Your Heart and Your Smile

[ad_1] By Claudia Rojas on January 10, 2024 in General oral health Heartwarming stories often make us smile – but there’s also a scientific connection between your grin and your ticker. Recent studies have shown people with advanced or chronic gum disease are more likely … Read more

Importance of Preventative Oral Health Care

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By Dr. Jason Grinter on October 25, 2023 in General oral health October is National Dental Hygiene Month. Recent research commissioned by Delta Dental shares additional findings from its 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report that show U.S. adults keep up with their oral hygiene to avoid unforeseen costs and prevent dental issues … Read more

Two recipients earn Delta Dental of Illinois Diversity Scholarship

Azha Scott-Leblanc (left) and Emma Tello received Delta Dental of Illinois Diversity Admissions Scholarships to attend Midwestern University’s College of Dental Medicine-Illinois. Midwestern University, in partnership with Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, has announced the recipients of a scholarship intended to foster student body diversity and extend opportunities for healthcare students from underrepresented minority groups. … Read more

Creating Opportunities in the Field of Dentistry

At Delta Dental of Illinois, we believe that everyone deserves access to quality oral healthcare. This commitment extends to historically underrepresented communities, where access to dental care can be a challenge. That’s why we’re proud to partner with the Hispanic Dental Association Foundation, the charitable arm of the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), an organization passionate … Read more

Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation provides free dental exams to children in Chicago

Illinois children received free dental exams on Saturday, September 10, at Malcolm X College in Chicago. The event was part of Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation’s Dentist By 1 program, which educates parents and caregivers about good oral health habits and the benefits of starting dental visits early. Since 2012, Dentist By 1 events have … Read more

Do You Need Antibiotics Before Your Dental Visit?

It had been common for most people with heart problems, and for people with prosthetic joint replacements to be prescribed a short course of antibiotics before their dental appointment (antibiotic prophylaxis). This was to prevent potential infection of the heart lining and valves (infective endocarditis) or replacement prosthetic joints (e.g., knee, hip) from the large … Read more

82% of U.S. Adults Believe Dental Insurance is an Essential Part of Overall Wellness

By Karyn Glogowski on September 28, 2023 in Dental benefit information Dental insurance continues to be essential in the conversation of overall wellness as highlighted in the recently released 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Findings from the Delta Dental-commissioned … Read more