In 2020, as the COVID crisis spread across the Commonwealth, the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation saw the need to help support organizations on the front lines of the pandemic. We proudly gave $700,000 to safety net clinics, those clinics that provide care to the uninsured and … [Read more...]
14th Annual Delta Dental Pro-Am for Kids Golf Tournament
Today is a big day for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwestern Virginia with the Delta Dental Pro Am for Kids golf tournament. The annual event at the Roanoke Country Club benefits the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southwest Virginia to help them continue to instill positive … [Read more...]
Calcium Does a Body Good
Building strong bones and teeth is important for our health. Despite what you may think, teeth are actually not bones. Bones, unlike teeth, are wrapped in a layer of cells called the periosteum that allows them to grow and mend themselves over time. Since teeth do not have a … [Read more...]
Gum: Fact and Fiction
We all know that candy is bad for your teeth, right? Well, I hope so. It’s the sugar in candy that makes it bad for your teeth; therefore, gum should also be bad for your teeth, right? It’s true that sugar causes the natural bacteria in your mouth to eat away at the enamel on … [Read more...]
Fruit and Veggies for your Teeth
Fruits and veggies are the foundation of a healthy diet. They are low in calories and dense in nutrients. Packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber, fruits and veggies truly do a body good! Many of us, however, struggle to consume the recommended daily minimums of … [Read more...]
