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Dealing with Dental Anxiety

April 14, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Man in waiting room

What keeps people from getting the preventive dental care they need for a healthy smile? More than 1 in 4 Americans (27%) who’ve bypassed care admit they were scared of going to the dentist.1 Avoiding dental care often leads to poorer oral health, pain and more costly and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health Tagged With: anxiety, dental, dentist, fear, fear of the dentist

Protect Yourself with Knowledge: Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month

March 22, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Did you know that your dentist checks for signs of oral cancer during routine visits? Your dentist is perhaps your first line of detection for oral cancer, which, along with other head and neck cancers, accounts for roughly four percent of cancers in America.

Did you know that your dentist checks for signs of oral cancer during routine visits? Your dentist is perhaps your first line of detection for oral cancer, which, along with other head and neck cancers, accounts for roughly four percent of cancers in America, according to the … [Read more...]

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

Why We Appreciate Dental Assistants | Dental Assistant Recognition week

February 5, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

A dental assistant checks the mouth of a adolescent patient.

From office management to assisting in dental procedures, there are plenty of reasons why we love to celebrate dental assistants. That’s why Dental Assistants Recognition Week is so special! What are dental assistants? Dental assistants are the cogs that keep the wheels in … [Read more...]

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

The History of Women in Dentistry

February 5, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, take a look at the tremendous women who have changed dentistry for the better. Although we couldn’t cover all the pioneering women who helped shape dental care, we’ve included just some of their milestone stories.

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, take a look at the tremendous women who have changed dentistry for the better. Although we couldn’t cover all the pioneering women who helped shape dental care, we’ve included a sampling of their milestone stories. Lucy Beaman Hobbs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Just for Fun, Virginia

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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