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Does Your Child Suck His or Her Thumb?

September 24, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Does your child suck his or her thumb? It’s not uncommon. According to Stanford Children’s Health, almost 90% of newborns show some form of hand sucking by two hours after birth. It’s a natural reflex for young kids and can even help them feel safe or handle stress. Yet oral … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Children's Dental Health, Dental Health

Tongue Piercings – Why Are They Dangerous?

September 17, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Get the facts on how tongue piercings lead to teeth damage, infection, and more.

Have you ever wanted to stick a metal rod through your tongue? We haven’t, but it is still a popular accessory used for self-expression. When debating the finer points of how socially acceptable a tongue piercing is, it’s also important to acknowledge how dangerous they can be. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

Plain Language and Dental Health Literacy| Words to Avoid with Patients (B2B)

September 10, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Communicate with patients so that they understand the message the first time they hear or read it with plain language.

Using plain language in the dental office means communicating with your patients so that they understand the message the first time they hear or read it. By communicating with patients: In an active voiceWith short sentences, andWith common, every day words, you’re … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Dental Health

Dental Insurance 102 [INFOGRAPHIC]

September 3, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

Bring your health insurance literacy up a notch by learning the meaning of these not-so-well-known dental benefits terms. Learn more:

Feeling confident with the knowledge you learned in Dental Benefits 101? Sounds like you’re ready to move up a level. Insurance terms are not something we think of fondly. They can be confusing and even intimidating. In fact, only 4% of Americans are able to identify basic … [Read more...]

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Why Does Dental Care Matter for Older Adults?

August 30, 2019 By Shelby Tatomir

When I was hired at Delta Dental, I was looking to find a career that would challenge me. With a career background in medical coding and billing, a job at Delta Dental felt like it would be a pretty good fit. I thought to myself before taking the job, “How hard can this be? We … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Dental Health, Golden Grins, Uncategorized

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