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Dental Insurance 102

January 6, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

Bring your health insurance literacy up a notch by learning the meaning of these not-so-well-known dental benefits terms. Learn more:

Feeling confident with the knowledge you learned in Dental Benefits 101? Sounds like you’re ready to move up a level. Insurance terms are not something we think of fondly. They can be confusing and even intimidating. In fact, only 4% of Americans are able to identify basic … [Read more...]

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

Dental Insurance 101

January 6, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

We know that insurance can be awfully confusing, but benefits can be very beneficial. To make sure you’re getting the most out of your plan we’re breaking down insurance lingo with this easy-to-follow infographic.

We know that insurance can be awfully confusing, but benefits can be very beneficial. To make sure you’re getting the most out of your plan we’re breaking down insurance lingo with this easy-to-follow infographic. Now that you know the basics, check out our Insurance 102 and … [Read more...]

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

Good Oral Hygiene Habits and Regular Dental Visits May Reduce Oral Cancer Risk

October 12, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Researchers have discovered that people who don’t floss daily are more likely to develop oral cancer. Learn more to protect your health:

*Updated April 2026 Key takeaways about oral hygiene and oral cancer risk: This year, more than 60 thousand Americans will receive an oral cancer diagnosis. The difference between early and late detection is significant. Early-stage patients may have up to an 85 percent … [Read more...]

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

Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked

September 8, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Here’s a list of the top three WORST Halloween candies for your teeth. These are absolutely NOT dentist-approved!

With costumes, cauldrons, and candy, it’s hard to not get excited when All Hallows’ Eve rolls around! Halloween kicks off the slew of holidays that take us through the end of the year. As is the case with many holidays, Halloween comes with a ton of sweets and treats to set the … [Read more...]

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

What’s the Cost of Avoiding the Dentist?

July 7, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Does the cost of a dental appointment keep you from your cleanings? The real, long-term cost of avoiding the dentist may surprise you.

Does the cost of your biannual cleanings keep you from going to the dentist twice a year? The real cost of skipping the dentist may be more than you think. If you’re steering clear of visiting the dentist, you may be impacting more than your mouth. Dental cleanings have … [Read more...]

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

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