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Why every dentist should advocate for regular oral cancer screenings Highlighting the importance of oral cancer awareness and how regular oral screenings and HPV vaccinations may help prevent the illness. -
Explore SmileWay Wellness Benefits In honor of American Heart Month, learn how SmileWay benefits can support your patients’ whole health. -
How to educate parents about pediatric dental health Learn how to educate parents about pediatric dental health, in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. -
How to create a kid-friendly dental practice Learn tips for how to create a kid-friendly dental practice, in honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month. -
5 simple techniques for increasing patient retention Increase patient retention at your dental practice with these five simple strategies. -
Diabetes and oral health: A guide for healthcare providers Discover essential dental care tips for seniors with diabetes, including how to manage oral health and prevent complications effectively. -
Dental care and best practices for senior patients with diabetes Get dental care tips for treating seniors with diabetes. -
Addressing jawbone density loss in menopausal women: what dentists need to know Learn about jawbone density loss during menopause, its impact on oral health, and key steps dentists can take to support their patients' dental care. -
Supporting patients going through menopause: tips for dentists Learn how dentists can support menopausal patients by addressing oral health challenges, offering personalized care, and promoting overall wellness. -
Address oral health challenges in aging populations with these five tips There are unique considerations when it comes to serving senior citizens. Here are five points to help you care for these patients. -
Clarification on local anesthesia for scaling and root planing To clarify policies laid out in our handbooks, Delta Dental does not allow separate billing for topical anesthetics like Oraquix. -
This summer, educate patients about dry mouth As the temperature heats up, its the perfect time to let patients know about dry mouth, its causes and what to do if they have it. -
Help your younger patients get the most out of their dental visits With kids out of school, expect to see more young smiles at your office. Here’s how you can serve younger patients. -
The connection between a healthy mouth and a healthy heart February is American Heart Month, making it a great time to inform your patients about the possible link between dental health and heart disease -
Upcoming webinars for January 2024: Provider Tools and Community Care Network January 25, 2024 is National Fluoride Day — a great time to remember the importance of fluoride in your patients’ oral health. -
How Delta Dental's cone beam computed tomography coverage benefits your practice Offering CBCT scans at your practice provides several benefits but without insurance, it can be expensive. Learn how to secure coverage for CBCT scans. -
Support the oral health of your retiring patients As your patients retire, many of them lose their dental coverage. If you have patients who are retiring, we offer a great option: Smile On. -
Send kids back to school with a smile Children are returning to school. Here are some treatment tips and resources for children, teens and their parents. -
The mind-mouth link For Mental Health Awareness Month this May, learn how to raise awareness about the link between your patients' mental health and their oral health. -
QA tips: Get your patients’ medical history Getting patients’ complete medical history not only protects you as a provider but also ensures that they will get the best possible dental treatment. -
8 tips for treating patients with diabetes For your patients with diabetes, receiving appropriate ongoing dental care is vital. Here are some tips for caring for them. -
4 tips for serving older patients Explore effective dental strategies for serving seniors. Enhance senior care practices for optimal oral health. Discover more insights now! -
Doing your part to stop opioid abuse Opioid addiction is a serious issue. While dentists are taking positive steps to fight addiction, further steps need to be taken. -
Cultural and linguistic resources and tips, now in one convenient location Use these cultural and linguistic assistance resources and tips to better serve your patients. Check them out today. -
Get to know Medicare Advantage The Medicare Advantage network gives you a great way to add more patients to your practice and to keep your retirement-aged patients. -
Watch out for allergies in the dental office Being aware of both your patients’ allergies and what might trigger them is crucial when providing care. -
Too few kids are getting fluoride treatments: What you can do In spite of proven effectiveness and insurance coverage, many children still aren’t getting dental fluoride treatments. -
Explore the benefits of teledentistry Teledentistry isn’t just a passing fad. Both dentists and patients have seen benefits during the pandemic, and it's cost effective and convenient. -
How to become a more culturally competent dental practice Becoming a more culturally competent dental practice takes effort and dedication, but the benefits to your practice and your patients are worth it. -
How to serve non-English speaking patients You can receive help in communicating with non-English speaking patients through Delta Dental’s free Language Assistance Program. -
A guide to screening patients for oral cancer Performing an oral cancer screening during a routine dental exam can potentially save a patient’s life. Learn how to diagnose oral cancer. -
4 ways to help reduce patients’ fear of the dentist Do you have patients who are afraid of the dentist? Help ease their anxiety with these four tips! -
Help patients find you by updating your directory listing To ensure that you’re getting the full potential out of your directory listing, take a few minutes to review it for accuracy. -
A guide to detecting and reporting child abuse for dentists Dentists can take a proactive approach in detecting and responding to child abuse. Learn the signs of abuse and what you can do to help. -
5 practical tips for treating children in your office Children aren’t always the easiest patients. Here are some important things to keep in mind when treating kids in your office. -
7 dangerous dental trends from TikTok Several dangerous dental trends have emerged on the social media platform TikTok in recent months. Here’s what you should know. -
Are you on your patient’s wavelength? Cultural competency gives a dental practice more capabilities in delivering quality care by improving patient communication and cooperation. -
Prescribing in an epidemic: alternatives to dental opioids While opioids can be helpful in easing dental pain due to surgery, injury or illness, its highly addictive nature puts users at risk for addiction, overdose and death. -
Is your office listing up to date in the directory? Update your office information for the Delta Dental directory via Provider Tools or returning a form. Ensure that patients can easily plan visits.
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