Archive | Dentists RSS feed for this section
kids smiling and drinking water for good oral health

What Is The Best Drink For Kids?

02/01/2021 Written by Dentists , Members

What do kiddos, plants and puppies have in common? They all need water to survive. In fact, all living things need water to survive. That’s because water flushes waste, regulates temperature and helps brain function. It’s what our cells need and it’s key to good overall and oral health. We get most of our water […]

Comments Off on What Is The Best Drink For Kids? • Continue Reading →
waitress working at a restaurant wears a face mask as she takes an order over the phone

5 Side Effects of Mask Mouth & How to Fix Them

01/20/2021 Written by Dentists , Members

Face masks are a good defense against the spread of COVID-19. They’re easy to find, come in fashion forward fabrics and help keep people safe when they need to meet with others. But face masks can also cause some pesky side effects, sometimes called “mask mouth.” Here are 5 side effects of mask mouth and […]

Comments Off on 5 Side Effects of Mask Mouth & How to Fix Them • Continue Reading →
maintaining good oral health could keep COVID-19 complications at bay

COVID-19 and Your Oral Health: What’s the Connection?

12/15/2020 Written by Dentists , Members

We’ve said it before, and we’ll say it again: oral health is health. Everything from what you eat to how you care for your smile impacts your oral and overall health and may affect how your body fights and responds to COVID-19. While the science is evolving, data suggests that oral health may play an […]

Comments Off on COVID-19 and Your Oral Health: What’s the Connection? • Continue Reading →
Dr. Peterkin and Staff

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin

11/04/2020 Written by Dentists , Members

Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin of Breton Family Dental Meet Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin, an Arizona native and family dentist in Midtown Phoenix. Her practice, Breton Family Dental, is a bilingual dental office (speaking English and Spanish) that serves patients of all ages. Dr. Peterkin offers everything from Invisalign to oral surgery and everything in between. […]

Comments Off on Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Jessica Brereton Peterkin • Continue Reading →
woman with stress-related oral health problems

Stress of COVID-19 Linked to Increased Oral Health Problems

10/30/2020 Written by Dentists , Members

If you’ve been feeling a little on edge lately, you’re not alone. According to a report released by Harvard Medical School and University of North Carolina, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased stress levels in the U.S. by 55%! Elevated stress levels can lead to many overall health problems, including issues affecting your oral health. And […]

Comments Off on Stress of COVID-19 Linked to Increased Oral Health Problems • Continue Reading →
young man sitting in dentist chair during dental appointment

Men, Avoiding the Dentist is Bad for Your Health

10/27/2020 Written by Dentists , Members

  Would you rather scrub a dirty bathroom clean or visit the doctor for a routine checkup? If you are a man, you may be more inclined to roll up your sleeves and scrub the bathroom! According to a recent study by the Cleveland Clinic, men aren’t going to the doctor for regular checkups like […]

Comments Off on Men, Avoiding the Dentist is Bad for Your Health • Continue Reading →
Delta Dental of Arizona employee during customer service week 2020

Customer Service Week: Meet the Delta Dental ‘Dream Team’

10/05/2020 Written by Brokers , Dentists , Members

  The Delta Dental of Arizona customer service ‘Dream Team’ is full of A-list players who create value every day by providing support to our members, dentists, brokers, and internal teams. They’re true dental benefits experts who can help answer any question and field any curveball, so you’ll always feel like you have someone in […]

Comments Off on Customer Service Week: Meet the Delta Dental ‘Dream Team’ • Continue Reading →
Dr. Schmelter at My Time Dental Centers

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey D. Schmelter

07/08/2020 Written by Dentists , Members

We’d like to introduce you to Delta Dental dentist, Dr. Jeffrey Schmelter of My Time Dental Centers in Mesa, Arizona. Dr. Schmelter is a general dentist who treats patients of all ages. He is licensed in IV sedation, nitrous oxide and oral sedation. My Time Dental Centers offers a full array of dental services, from […]

Comments Off on Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Jeffrey D. Schmelter • Continue Reading →
Delta Dental Dentist Dr. Laila Hishaw

Dr. Laila Hishaw Gives Parents the Ultimate Oral Health Guide with her New Book “Cavity Free Kids”

06/26/2020 Written by Dentists , Members

There is no perfect parenting formula when it comes to keeping our kids strong and healthy. But we do know that oral health and overall health are closely tied to one another. Dr. Laila Hishaw, commonly referred to as “The Mommy Dentist,” is a board-certified Delta Dental pediatric dentist and a mother of three. She […]

Comments Off on Dr. Laila Hishaw Gives Parents the Ultimate Oral Health Guide with her New Book “Cavity Free Kids” • Continue Reading →
Pontikas Implants and Periodontics

Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Aristidis Pontikas

06/18/2020 Written by Dentists , Members

We’d like to introduce you to Delta Dental dentist Dr. Aristidis Pontikas of Pontikas Implants and Periodontics in Phoenix. Dr. Pontikas has been named a Phoenix Top Dentist and is a member of the American Academy of Periodontology, Academy of Osseointegration and American Dental Association. He’s also the first person in his family to become […]

Comments Off on Dentist Spotlight: Dr. Aristidis Pontikas • Continue Reading →
← Older posts Newer posts →
View Full Site