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Teaching Systemic Health

November 27, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine recently added formal oral health training to its curriculum with the help of Delta Dental of Virginia CEO Dr. George Levicki. What do you think about the connections between oral and systemic health? Leave a comment telling us, post … [Read more...]

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Linking Oral Health and Diabetes

November 1, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Considering there has recently been a great deal of research done about the link between oral health and diabetes, I wanted to provide my readers with information regarding this serious condition and the link it has to your oral health. When researchers began to look into the … [Read more...]

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Bottles in Bed = Bad News for Babies? MYTHS and FACTS

October 9, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Some babies love their bottles and pacifiers. They become best friends with their binky and it has to be with them everywhere. But this attachment may not be good, and we don’t mean for their social skills, but for their teeth. We’ve outlined the MYTHS and FACTS of children’s … [Read more...]

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Before Your Due Date, Schedule a Date With Your Dentist

September 25, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Most pregnant women recognize how important their own overall health is for their baby’s health, but may ignore a critical part – their oral health. In fact, a survey[1] of American children’s oral health conducted on behalf of Delta Dental found that nearly 4 out of 10 … [Read more...]

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Proving Mom Right: The Importance of Breakfast

September 20, 2012 By Delta Dental of Virginia

Mom didn’t say that breakfast was the most important meal of the day for nothing. Eating a well-balanced and healthy breakfast is important for so many reasons: Starts you out on the right foot. It is easier to stay on track for a well-balanced and healthy diet if you … [Read more...]

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