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Oct 20, 2023
Unlock the full potential of FEDVIP and VADIP plans
As a current or prospective member of one of Delta Dental's FEDVIP or VADIP plans, you probably know these plans offer you top-quality dental care from our large network of carefully selected dentists. What you might not know is that these plans also offer you much more.

Oct 2, 2023
COVID-19 and oral health
The arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic changed societies and individuals’ health across the globe. Shortly after the pandemic began, it also became clear that COVID-19 impacted oral health, too.

Dec 6, 2022
Get a free pre-treatment estimate
Do you need dental treatment, but you’re concerned about how much it might cost? Your dentist can request a free pre-treatment estimate from Delta Dental to find out ahead of time.

Sep 30, 2022
Where's my ID card?
If you’ve been looking for your dental plan ID card, we have good news for you: You don’t need one!

Oct 2, 2023
Get ready for open season!
Make your Delta Dental plan selection for 2024 between November 13, 2023 and December 11, 2023 (midnight EST). Coverage becomes effective January 1, 2024.

Mar 30, 2022
4 spring tips for a healthy mouth
Doing some spring cleaning? While you’re busy beating rugs, cleaning curtains and organizing cabinets, don’t forget to check your bathroom counter! Add these four items to your checklist to include dental hygiene in your battle plan.

Mar 30, 2022
7 vitamins and minerals your mouth needs
Want healthy teeth and gums? Make sure your diet features these key ingredients. These nutritional building blocks are essential for your dental health.

Mar 30, 2022
All about gum disease
Gum disease, or periodontal disease, is a bacterial infection that causes a chronic inflammation of the gums and surrounding tissue. It is the major cause of about 70% of adult tooth loss, affecting nearly 80% of people at some point in their life. Gum disease includes gingivitis (the early stage of gum disease) and periodontitis (a more advanced stage of gum disease).

Mar 30, 2022
Give your child a lifetime of smiles
Great oral health can last a lifetime, so make sure your child is on the right track by doing your part. Every stage in a child’s life comes with different dental needs and responsibilities.

Mar 30, 2022
5 myths about alcohol consumption and your oral health
Get the facts! Learn the truth about these alcohol and oral health misconceptions.

Mar 30, 2022
Keeping your heart healthy with better oral care
Claiming around 610,000 lives each year, heart disease is the No. 1 killer of both men and women in the U.S.¹ Did you know that research has found a link between this deadly disease and the health of your gums?