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Tips to Help Someone with Dental Anxiety

March 9, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. If you know someone that deals with a fear of the dentist, check out some of our favorite tips to help ease anxiety at the dentist’s office.

Dental anxiety, or a general fear of the dentist and dental procedures, is very common. In fact, it’s estimated that 50 to 80 percent of the population have some degree of anxiety when it comes to dentist appointments. If you know someone that has dental anxiety, you know how … [Read more...]

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

Vision Protection for Kids Playing Sports

March 9, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

Sports are the leading cause of eye injuries in school-aged kids. Learn how to protect your child’s vision during organized sports.

Organized sports for kids teach teamwork, physical fitness, and a variety of other beneficial skills. To enjoy sports safely, kids wear shin guards for soccer or padding for football. But what about keeping their eyes safe? According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, 90 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, New Mexico

March Madness: How Athletes can Protect their Smiles During Games

February 16, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

With March Madness right around the corner, let’s investigate the connections between sports and oral health injuries and go over methods of oral health protection for athletes both on and off the court.

Every year in March, college basketball players from all over the United States come together to participate in the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament. Hundreds of athletes battle it out to be the last team standing in the finals. To do this it takes hours of practice, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Oral Health, Health and Fitness, Just For Fun, New Mexico, Oral Health

How to Show your Dentist Some Love for National Dentist’s Day

February 16, 2023 By Wyatt Dilling

A woman embracing her dentist's face.

Show your dentist some love on National Dentist's Day Each year on March 6, we have the opportunity to celebrate dentists for National Dentist’s Day! Why celebrate dentists? They work hard to keep your teeth shining, your mouth healthy, and your overall well-being a top … [Read more...]

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

Delta Dental funding expands oral health care access for U.S. veterans

November 10, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

In recognition of Veterans Day, Delta Dental reaffirms its dedication to expanding oral health care access to our nation’s veterans through its partnership with the Dental Lifeline Network (DLN).

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Nov. 11, 2022 — In recognition of Veterans Day, Delta Dental reaffirms its dedication to expanding oral health care access to our nation’s veterans through its partnership with the Dental Lifeline Network (DLN). Since the program began in 2020, Delta Dental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Holiday, New Mexico

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