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CrossOver Healthcare Ministry receives $100,000 grant to address oral health disparities

June 29, 2021 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Latina community dental care

The Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation is making it easier for Spanish-speaking Virginians to access dental care through a $100,000 grant to support a Spanish-speaking dental care coordinator at Richmond’s CrossOver Healthcare Ministry. Brady Garrison, the ministry’s new … [Read more...]

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Is the Beverage to Blame? Sports Drinks May Not Be Causing Those Cavities

December 15, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Sports drinks are a nightmare for an athlete’s smile. But is the drink or athlete the one to blame

Destroy. Bad. Worst. Decay. These are the words splashed across the Google results page when you search, “sports drinks and teeth.” But are sports drinks really the villain? … [Read more...]

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May the Force be with You: Dark Drinks and Your Smile

August 11, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Some of your beverage choices can be bad choices for your teeth. Try some of these tooth-friendly alternatives!

Starbucks offers more than 80,000 drink options -- And that’s just one store chain! From coffee shops to supermarkets, thousands of beverage choices surround us every day. There’s a drink for every time and occasion. It’s no surprise then that we struggle to choose the best … [Read more...]

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Camp like a Boss with these 5 Glamping Gadgets

July 21, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Will you be “glamping” in the great outdoors this summer? Make sure to bring along these 5 dental gadgets!

Camping and technology go together like cookies and milk. Actually – forget that – like cookies and something completely unrelated to cookies. Many people think of camping as a way to escape our technology-obsessed world. While that’s true in some respects, savvy individuals … [Read more...]

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There’s Something in the Water: Swimming Pools and Your Teeth

July 16, 2015 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Chlorine might not be your teeth’s best friend, but don’t let pool chemicals prevent you from diving in!

Cannonball! From workouts to water slides, pools provide endless hours of splashes and smiles. It’s no secret that most pools contain chlorine, a chemical used to kill germs. You might be surprised to learn that chlorine can cause more than itchy eyes and green-tinted hair. … [Read more...]

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