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What’s changed at the dentist since COVID-19

October 19, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

COVID-19 has changed the way many businesses operate, and dental practices are no exception. In fact, offices are taking new precautionary measures to make sure you and your family (as well as their staff) remain safe!

COVID-19 has changed the way many businesses operate, and dental practices are no exception. In fact, offices are taking new precautionary measures to make sure you and your family (as well as their staff) remain safe and healthy. Here are some things you may notice when you … [Read more...]

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

Healthy Outdoor Smiles | How to Have Good Oral Health While Camping [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 10, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Use our tips for keeping a healthy mouth while camping

Keep all mouths in your family healthy while camping, RVing, or away from home this summer with our expert tips on outdoor oral care: Brushing with bottled water is a healthy way to keep plaque at bay while out in the wild. If clean running water isn’t available, you can … [Read more...]

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

Leftover Candy Conundrum: What to Do with Extra Halloween Candy

September 10, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Click to see how we solved the leftover candy conundrum with healthy, simple ways to use your extra Halloween candy.

Once the costumes are tucked away and the trick-or-treaters are in bed, there always seems to be something scary left behind…piles of candy. Don’t turn your leftover candy into holiday candy hoarding! There’s plenty you can do with the leftover holiday candy that doesn’t … [Read more...]

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

Dental Coverage for the Self-Employed

September 10, 2020 By Wyatt Dilling

Discover how to maintain your oral health and financial well-being by using dental benefits for self-employed individuals.

As a self-employed individual, you know how important it is to stay healthy. An unplanned illness, such as a dental emergency, can take a serious toll on your business. Maintaining a healthy smile via preventive care helps you avoid needing complex treatment down the … [Read more...]

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

Don’t Let Plaque Stick Around! Teach Kids to Floss Project

August 3, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

This project uses an ice tray, Play-Doh, and pipe cleaners to illustrate the importance of flossing! Teaching kids to floss just got a whole lot easier.

Teaching kids to floss may be laughable right now, but this project can help change that and get them understand the importance of oral health! Use Play-Doh, a pipe cleaner, and the underside of an ice tray to demonstrate how food and bacteria get stuck in between the teeth. … [Read more...]

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

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