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5 Reasons You May Owe Money Out-Of-Pocket at the Dentist

February 10, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

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Visiting the dentist is an essential part of maintaining oral health, but sometimes unexpected expenses can arise even after your dental appointment. Understanding why these out-of-pocket costs occur can help you better prepare for future visits and manage your budget more … [Read more...]

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

Why We Appreciate Dental Assistants | Dental Assistant Recognition week

February 10, 2021 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental assistants are the backbone in dentist offices all around the world! From assisting in procedures to keeping the office running smoothly, there are so many reasons why we appreciate dental assistants!

When people go to a dental office, they often assume that the dentist does all of the work. While there is no doubt a dentist is important, they rely on their dental assistants heavily. From office management to assisting in dental procedures, we have plenty of reasons why we … [Read more...]

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

5 Tips to Quit Tobacco and Protect Your Oral Health

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

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*Updated May 2026 Key takeaways about tips to quit tobacco: Quitting tobacco isn't easy, but it is possible! An estimated 49.2 million Americans use tobacco products, usually via cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and other means. The good news is that there are more tools and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Health and Fitness, Oral Health, Tabacco

5 Dental Extras You Can Get with Your FSA

December 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Flexible spending accounts allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-taxed income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare costs.

Flexible spending accounts, also known as FSAs, are benefit plans that employers can offer to employees. The benefit allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-taxed income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare … [Read more...]

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

9 Common Questions and Answers for Parents Considering Braces for their Children

November 17, 2020 By ddnmwordpress

Braces are a big commitment with important factors to consider like the best age for braces or their impact on overall health. Check out our expert answers to frequently asked questions about braces.

If it’s time to consider getting braces for you or your child, a few concerns have probably crossed your mind: What if my child gets teased? What is the right age for braces? What if it hurts? Take a moment to familiarize yourself with frequently asked questions about braces, so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Dental Benefits, Oral Health

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