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Chewing Ice: The Reality

August 26th, 2019

Chewing Ice: The Reality

Chewing on ice may seem like a harmless habit, but it has consequences for your teeth.

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How does the "ban on straws" affect oral health?

The Benefits of Using Straws

How does the "ban on straws" affect oral health?

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August 16th, 2019


Help your kids stay safe while they enjoy their summertime sports and activities. Keep water handy and watch out for common injuries.

Summer Sports Safety For Kids

Help your kids stay safe while they enjoy their summertime sports and activities. Keep water handy and watch out for common injuries.

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August 7th, 2019


The number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has been steadily increasing for decades. In 2014, the American Association of Orthodontists estimated that 27 percent of all North American orthodontic patients are adults, and the number of adults seeking treatment has increased more than 16 percent from just two years prior.

The Pros and Cons of Adult Braces

The number of adults seeking orthodontic treatment has been steadily increasing for decades. In 2014, the American Association of Orthodontists estimated that 27 percent of all North American orthodontic patients are adults, and the number of adults seeking treatment has increased more than 16 percent from just two years prior.

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June 17th, 2019


No matter how careful your employees are, dental emergencies can strike at any time. Get them healthy faster by knowing how your company’s dental plan covers emergency care.

Is emergency treatment for employees covered?

No matter how careful your employees are, dental emergencies can strike at any time. Get them healthy faster by knowing how your company’s dental plan covers emergency care.

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March 19th, 2019


Did you know that your genetics may provide a window into your risk for oral health issues?

What your family history says about your teeth

Did you know that your genetics may provide a window into your risk for oral health issues?

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March 12th, 2019


To celebrate National Women’s History Month, take a look at the tremendous women who have changed dentistry for the better. Although we couldn’t cover all the pioneering women who helped shape dental care, we’ve included just some of their milestone stories.

The history of women in dentistry

To celebrate National Women’s History Month, take a look at the tremendous women who have changed dentistry for the better. Although we couldn’t cover all the pioneering women who helped shape dental care, we’ve included just some of their milestone stories.

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March 4th, 2019


All across America, people have greater access to preventive dental care than they did 50 years ago, but the numbers suggest we could be doing more to keep our mouths healthy. These surprising statistics hint at some oral health areas that could benefit from a bit more attention.

Four surprising dental statistics

All across America, people have greater access to preventive dental care than they did 50 years ago, but the numbers suggest we could be doing more to keep our mouths healthy. These surprising statistics hint at some oral health areas that could benefit from a bit more attention.

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February 26th, 2019


This year, show your employees you care by helping them get the most value from their benefits!

Help your employees make the most of their plan

This year, show your employees you care by helping them get the most value from their benefits!

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February 19th, 2019





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