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Your First Dental Insurance Plan: What to Know

October 22, 2025 By Wyatt Dilling

Person getting ready for a dental exam.

Key takeaways about what you should know about your first dental insurance plan:  Part of adulthood is accepting responsibility for your health. Deciding to enroll in a dental insurance plan is a vital step in taking care of your oral health and wellness. Once you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits

How to Educate Patients About Their Dental Insurance Benefits

September 23, 2025 By Wyatt Dilling

Dentist going through insurance plan with a patient.

Key takeaways: As a dental provider, you’re already making a meaningful impact by caring for your patients’ smiles and overall oral health. Taking the extra step to educate them about their dental insurance benefits and how to maximize those benefits is a simple yet … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

What No One Tells You About Teeth Whitening Strips

August 21, 2025 By Wyatt Dilling

Person applying teeth whitening strips.

A bright, white smile is a boost of self-confidence for most people. But over time, factors like aging, lifestyle habits, and even your diet can contribute to teeth discoloration. Because of this, many people turn to products such as teeth whitening strips that promise a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

Freelancers, Students, and Part-Timers: How to Get Dental Insurance Without a Full-Time Job

August 21, 2025 By Wyatt Dilling

Student walking through campus.

A shocking 72 million adults in the United States don’t have dental insurance, according to a recent survey conducted by CareQuest Institute. With roughly half of Americans receiving dental benefits from their employers, that leaves a growing segment of non-traditional freelance, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, New Mexico, Oral Health

Why Your Child Needs to Wear a Mouthguard

August 21, 2025 By Wyatt Dilling

Child wearing a mouthguard.

You wouldn’t let your child travel in a car without wearing a seatbelt. You wouldn’t let them ride a bike without a helmet. And you probably wouldn’t let them go swimming without applying sunscreen. Yet, many children are not using mouthguards when playing sports, increasing the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Oral Health

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