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Dec. 1, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Eighty-five Illinois schools will receive new water bottle-filling stations to encourage students to drink more water as part of H2O On the Go, a new grant program by Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation and Illinois Children’s Healthcare Foundation.
H2O On the Go allows for easier access to drinking water for Illinois students while at school and helps encourage them to choose water instead of sugary beverages such as soda, juice and sports drinks.
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Nov. 24, 2020
Recipes
Salmon is packed with nutrients that are great for your smile. It’s high in phosphorus, calcium and vitamin D to protect and strengthen your tooth enamel. Salmon has even been linked to lowering risks for gum disease and cancer.
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Nov. 19, 2020
Dental benefit information
If you are covered under two different dental plans, then you have dual dental coverage. Dual dental coverage typically occurs when you have two jobs that each provide dental benefits, or you are covered by your spouse’s dental plan in addition to your own.
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Nov. 16, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
The Land of Smiles program has been temporarily shifted from a live show to a virtual experience for students due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The program was also refreshed with new characters who continue to teach young students about the importance of oral health in an engaging, fun way that makes learning more impactful.
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Nov. 11, 2020
General oral health
This Veterans Day, Delta Dental of Illinois thanks the heroes who have bravely served our country and reaffirms our commitment to provide and support pathways for oral health care for our veterans.
As a continued part of that commitment, Delta Dental of Illinois has partnered with Dental Lifeline Network’s (DLN) Lifeline Heroes Challenge for Veterans campaign. For many veterans, dental care is not covered by their insurance or their VA benefits.
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Nov. 9, 2020
Dental benefit information
The new plans — Base, Ascent and Pinnacle — include features and options not commonly available to smaller businesses.
With the launch of these plans, Delta Dental of Illinois is eliminating waiting periods for all small groups.
New features for the small group dental plans include more options for annual maximums, occlusal (night) guard coverage, adult orthodontics and additional ortho lifetime maximums.
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Nov. 4, 2020
General oral health
If you feel worry, fear or anxiety during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you are not alone. These overwhelming emotions can impact everything from sleeping and eating habits to having consequences for your oral health.
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Oct. 30, 2020
General oral health
This November during American Diabetes Month, Delta Dental of Illinois is partnering with the American Diabetes Association to bring awareness to the growing prevalence of diabetes and risks associated with the disease.
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Oct. 24, 2020
Recipes
This tasty, quick-to-prepare comfort food is as easy as it is cheesy. The calcium and phosphates in the cheese help put minerals back in your teeth and rebuild enamel. And the fiber-rich broccoli is full of vitamin C to strengthen your gums.
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Oct. 17, 2020
Children’s Oral Health
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, is committed to improving the overall health and well-being of Illinois residents, with a focus on children.
Over the past 12 years, the Foundation’s Land of Smiles program has visited 892 Illinois elementary schools, educating more than 426,000 Illinois children from ages pre-kindergarten through third grade on the importance of good health care.
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Oct. 16, 2020
General oral health
Delta Dental of Illinois applauds those who continue to make their oral health care a priority as they navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. According to new consumer survey data, a majority (86%) of Americans believe maintaining good oral health is essential to protecting oral and overall health throughout the pandemic.
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Oct. 16, 2020
General oral health
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and represents a time to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
As part of our commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we interviewed Omar Duque, a member of our Board of Directors since 2017 and former chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee.
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Oct. 13, 2020
Children’s Oral Health
With only about half of Illinois families planning to take their kids trick-or-treating during the pandemic,1 Halloween may look different this year.
Illinois public health officials say the safest way to celebrate the holiday is at home. They offer recommendations online for those planning to trick-or-treat or attend other celebrations.2 Regardless of whether your little ghosts and goblins go house-to-house, there will still be plenty of candy available for kids and adults craving sweet treats.
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Oct. 10, 2020
General oral health
Does it hurt when you brush your teeth? Or maybe you have noticed your gums bleeding when you floss. If this happens regularly, do not ignore it, as this could be an early sign of gum disease. Here are some ways to improve gum health to stop bleeding and pain and prevent gum problems from becoming more serious.
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Oct. 5, 2020
Dental benefit information
Given the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, your priorities and those of your family may have changed. Wellness benefits may be even more important than ever before. It’s time to begin looking forward to a healthy 2021.
Many Illinoisans are choosing benefits for next year. Did you know that dental coverage can play a key role in maintaining good oral health and overall well-being? In a recent Delta Dental poll, Americans gave two top reasons for having dental coverage.
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Sep. 30, 2020
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Each year, National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, and represents a time to celebrate the history, culture and contributions of Americans with ancestry from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.
As part of our commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Delta Dental of Illinois interviewed Dr. Genaro (Gene) Romo, a member of our Board of Directors and practicing dentist.
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