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The Sun and Our Vision | Prevent Eye Damage from the Sun

April 27, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Learn how to avoid eye damage from the sun. Check out these tips to protect yourself and your family’s vision now and as you age.

When you step outside or look out a window, you probably are not thinking about how the sun is impacting your vision. Even when it’s hiding behind clouds, the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, or UV rays, can damage our eyes. The sun’s UV rays are the main cause of skin cancer, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, New Mexico

The Value of Dental Insurance vs. Paying Out-of-Pocket

April 1, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Person taking money out of their wallet.

*Updated June 2025 Last year, 91 percent of adults admitted they “believe that a dental visit is as important as an annual physical,” according to the 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. However, only an estimated 65 percent of the population have … [Read more...]

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

Why We Appreciate Dental Hygienists | National Dental Hygienist Week

April 1, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

How much do you actually know about dental hygienists? We appreciate dental hygienists and are happy to show them some love by featuring all the ways they work to help dental offices around the world function day-to-day.

How much do you actually know about dental hygienists? We appreciate dental hygienists and are happy to show them some love by featuring all the ways they work to help dental offices around the world function day-to-day. Role of a Dental Hygienist What are the job duties of … [Read more...]

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

Teeth and Tax Season

April 1, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Deducting dental expenses? Learn to do so correctly when itemizing deductions during tax season.

When it comes to dental insurance and filing taxes, both take research and time to fully grasp. Fortunately, we’ve done the research in both fields to help you understand what is and isn’t considered a deduction for dental expenses this tax season. Take the time to fully … [Read more...]

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

Women’s History Month: Women in Dentistry

February 22, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing a handful of very important women in the history of dentistry. These women dentists overcame numerous hurdles to pave the way for other women in dentistry, and we’re proud to offer a glimpse at their stories.

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing a handful of very important women in the history of dentistry. These women dentists overcame numerous hurdles to pave the way for other women in dentistry, and we’re proud to offer a glimpse at their … [Read more...]

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

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