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The Unique Connection Between Oral Health and Mental Health

April 27, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Woman relaxing and doing yoga.

*Updated May 2025 The connection between oral health and physical health is well-known. For example, poor oral health puts you at a higher risk for heart disease, stroke, and other serious illnesses. But what about the relationship between oral health and mental health? You … [Read more...]

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

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

Top 5 Tooth Brushing Apps for Kids | Improve Your Child’s Smile

January 20, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Having trouble getting your child to brush their teeth? Try one of these tooth brushing apps for kids:

As a parent, you’re likely very conscious about the amount of screen time your kids get—and you probably wish it were less. But there’s a way to capitalize on the app frenzy and get your kids to take better care of their smile! Below are a handful of our favorite FREE tooth … [Read more...]

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

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