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Father’s Day DIY Art Craft Project

May 19, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Are you and your kids like many of us who are struggling to find a meaningful gift for Dad this Father’s Day? We’ve got a fun DIY gift idea the kids will love.

Are you and your kids like many of us who are struggling to find a meaningful gift for Dad this Father’s Day? If he’s working from home instead of the office, like many have the past year, perhaps a tie isn’t what he needs. Every dad loves a personal gift that he can use to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Clinic and Provider Tips, Holiday, Just for Fun

The Best Ways to Discourage Kids from Using Tobacco

April 15, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

A tough conversation doesn’t have to be impossible — here are some tips for how you can help convince your kids to stay away from tobacco:

Hundreds of cases of lung disease and at least nine deaths have recently been linked to vaping.1 This is especially concerning in light of the explosive growth in e-cigarette usage by high schoolers (up 78% in 2018).2 There are long-term concerns regarding tobacco use among … [Read more...]

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

Guest Blog: Teaching children’s oral health at home

February 22, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dad teaching daughter to brush

February is Children’s Oral Health Month, making it a great time to talk about children’s dental health. When teaching your children healthy dental habits at home, it's important to remember that oral health doesn’t just affect your mouth, but your entire body. How oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Virginia

Why Dental Assistants Are Essential to Every Dental Office

February 5, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Dental assistant helping a child at the dentist.

*Updated March 2026 Key takeaways about dental assistants: When most people go to a dental office, they often assume the dentist does all the work. But behind every efficient, well-run appointment is a dental assistant making it all happen. From office management to … [Read more...]

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

Dental Care Timeline for Infants & Children

January 25, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up twice a year for most children.

Most pediatric dentists will agree that regular dental care should begin by 1 year of age, with a dental check-up twice a year for most children. This dental checklist for infants and toddlers is from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD): Birth to 6 … [Read more...]

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

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