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It’s our 50th anniversary!

January 7, 2021 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

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We’re celebrating our 50th anniversary! Since 1971, Delta Dental of New Mexico has led the industry through the continual evolution of our benefit plans by anticipating market needs in order to deliver greater value to our members. Through innovation and collaboration, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Just For Fun

Romantic Tooth-Friendly Foods

January 4, 2021 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate as long as it’s been around. Whether it’s a total myth, the placebo effect, or the real thing, one thing we can’t deny are the health benefits of these foods.

Love is in the air this time of year, and with that comes exploring these aphrodisiac foods—which also turn out to be good for your teeth! Food as an aphrodisiac has been subject to debate for as long as one can remember. Whether it’s a complete myth or just a placebo effect, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, New Mexico, Recipes and Nutrition

National Children’s Dental Health Month: Is Your Child’s Instrument Making Them Ill?

January 4, 2021 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Is your child’s school harboring dangerous bacteria in musical instruments that carry germs? Learn if they’re at risk and how to fix it.

Ah, the sound of young hands making their first attempt at music– it’s something a parent would never forget. Drums? Horns? Orchestra? Band? Does one of these primary-school electives help your child more than another? How do you choose? In tandem with considering your child’s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, Oral Health

Groundhog Day: All About Groundhog Teeth

January 4, 2021 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

In honor of Groundhog Day, we wanted to take a close look at the oral health and teeth of groundhogs. Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, whistle-pigs or land beavers, are rodents belonging to the group of large ground squirrels called marmots living in the lowland regions of parts of North America

In honor of Groundhog Day, we wanted to take a close look at the oral health and teeth of groundhogs. Groundhogs, also called woodchucks, whistle-pigs or land beavers, are rodents belonging to the group of large ground squirrels called marmots living in the lowland regions of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Just For Fun, New Mexico

5 Tips to Quit Tobacco and Protect Your Oral Health

December 17, 2020 By Delta Dental of New Mexico

Person breaking a cigarette in half.

*Updated May 2026 Key takeaways about tips to quit tobacco: Quitting tobacco isn't easy, but it is possible! An estimated 49.2 million Americans use tobacco products, usually via cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other means. The good news is that there are more tools and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Tabacco

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