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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

Women’s History Month: Women in Dentistry

February 22, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing a handful of very important women in the history of dentistry. These women dentists overcame numerous hurdles to pave the way for other women in dentistry, and we’re proud to offer a glimpse at their stories.

In honor of March being Women’s History Month, we’re recognizing a handful of very important women in the history of dentistry. These women dentists overcame numerous hurdles to pave the way for other women in dentistry, and we’re proud to offer a glimpse at their … [Read more...]

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

Reasons to love electric toothbrushes and how to properly brush with them

January 20, 2022 By Wyatt Dilling

There are so many reasons to love the electric toothbrush, but here are a few of the benefits of brushing with an electric toothbrush.

In this day and age, anything and everything is going electric—cars, fireplaces, scooters, and even your toothbrush! And just like an electric scooter takes the labor out of scooting, or an electric vehicle increases efficiency on the road, electric toothbrushes help make our … [Read more...]

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

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