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Healthy Aging – Keeping Meds From Hurting Your Mouth

September 19, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Novelist C. S. Lewis once wrote, “How incessant and great are the ills with which a prolonged old age is replete.” Indeed, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 4 out of every 5 older adults suffer from a chronic condition, and half have at least … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins, Uncategorized Tagged With: American Dental Association (ADA), benefits of chewing gum, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), chronic dry mouth, DDVA, Delta Dental of Virginia, medications can harm your teeth, overall health, saliva flow, side effects from medications

Diabetes and Your Teeth: How Managing Diabetes Helps Your Oral Health

March 28, 2013 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Diabetes materials on a table, ready to be used.

*Updated November 2024 Diabetes is a chronic condition that affects millions of people in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 38.1 million people live with diabetes, and around 8.7 million people meet the criteria … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Health

The Role of Regular Eye Exams in Supporting Mental Well-Being

April 28, 2025 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Patient getting an eye exam.

When was your last eye exam? If you’re having trouble remembering, it may be time to schedule one. Routine eye exams do more than assess your eyesight. They help protect your overall health and support your mental well-being. How vision problems affect mental … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Health and Fitness, Vision

Promoting Dental Health Awareness in the Workplace: Creative Ideas for HR

March 26, 2025 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Coworkers in a group huddle.

In today's fast-paced work environment, employee well-being has become a top priority for many organizations. While physical and mental health initiatives are common, dental health awareness often receives less attention. However, maintaining good dental hygiene is crucial not … [Read more...]

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

How to Encourage Employees to Use Their Dental Benefits Effectively

March 26, 2025 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Coworkers talking and smiling together.

Providing dental benefits to your employees is a meaningful way to show you prioritize their health and well-being. However, if those benefits go unused, it’s almost as if they weren’t offered at all. Encouraging employees to utilize their dental benefits is … [Read more...]

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

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