CHIP delivering supplies to local families 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 … [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...]