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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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4 Small Steps to Making Patients Smile

May 16, 2017 By Delta Dental of Virginia

5 Small Steps to Making Patients Smile

A trip to the dentist isn’t the most exciting errand for most patients, but as a dental professional, you have the power to change their attitude. Here are some suggestions on how to make it happen: Know your clients. Connections create loyalty. The more a patient visits, … [Read more...]

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5 Dental Extras You Can Get with Your FSA

November 28, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

What is a Flexible Spending Account? We break it down to the basics:

Flexible Spending Accounts, also known as FSAs, are benefit plans that employers can offer to employees. The benefit allows participants to deduct a portion of their pre-taxed income into an account that they can use to pay for qualified medical expenses and childcare costs. … [Read more...]

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When Sealants Start to Chip

November 22, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Sealants can last up to 10 years, but they may chip along the way. Don’t fret if this happens, it’s perfectly normal. Here’s what you need to know about sealants.

Similar to a topcoat protects a manicure, dental sealants shield a child’s smile. Dentists recommend applying sealant as soon as a child’s permanent (adult) posterior molar teeth come in. The sealant covers them in a thin plastic layer to protect them from plaque. When we do our … [Read more...]

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Top Smile-worthy Thanksgiving Day Parade Moments

November 15, 2016 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Top Smile-Worthy Thanksgiving Day Parade Moments

Since its humble beginning in 1924, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been a household tradition for many on Thanksgiving morning. From colorful floats to captivating performances, we can’t help but start our day with a smile before indulging on a wholesome feast. … [Read more...]

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