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May 5, 2022
General oral health
Delta Dental of Illinois has released the 2022 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report, a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health.
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May 4, 2022
General oral health
There is a clear link between mental health and overall health, as the intense emotions that come with certain mental health conditions can become overwhelming on both mind and body.
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May 4, 2022
General oral health
Bacteria feed on sugar, forming dental plaque that becomes acidic and makes holes in your teeth — in other words, it causes cavities. That plaque can also lead to gum disease and bad breath.
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May 4, 2022
General oral health
Gingivitis should be treated seriously since it can lead to more severe forms of gum disease like periodontitis and potentially result in tooth loss.
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Apr. 29, 2022
Recipes
Ingredients: ½ cup butter ¾ cup Stevia or other sugar substitute 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups grated zucchini 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup quick cooking oats 1 cup granola 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In... More »
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Apr. 21, 2022
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities
At Delta Dental of Illinois, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) is more than hiring and retaining a diverse pool of talented professionals. It’s also creating a workplace environment where employees feel seen, heard and respected.
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Apr. 8, 2022
In the Community
Employee Spotlight: Senior internal auditor and security coordinator, Gina Dial, a member of both the Field and Search and Rescue (SAR) units for the Naperville Emergency Management Agency, joined the Field Unit in 2018 because she wanted to do something tangible, even if small, to help the first responders and someone having that level of day.
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Apr. 5, 2022
In the Community
All elementary, middle and high schools in Illinois are eligible and encouraged to apply for the H2O On the Go grant program. Preference is given to schools that do not already have a water bottle-filling station. Applications will be accepted through 5 p.m., May 6,2022 at deltadentalil.com/h2o-on-the-go.
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Apr. 1, 2022
General oral health
Your mouth is full of many kinds of microorganisms, including bacteria. Thankfully, most of them are harmless and practicing good oral hygiene can help reduce the amount of bad bacteria in your mouth. Bad bacteria in your mouth can create acids and cause plaque to form, which can lead to inflammation and oral infections like tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease.
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Mar. 31, 2022
General oral health
Gingivitis doesn’t always cause pain, and many people don’t realize they have the condition. As symptoms worsen over time, you may start to experience: Bleeding gums (metallic or altered taste), Puffiness/swelling of gums, Pain or soreness, Bad breath
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Mar. 29, 2022
Recipes
Ingredients: 12 large eggs ¼ cup creamy salad dressing or low-fat mayo Salt and ground black pepper to taste Hot sauce ¼ teaspoon dry mustard 4 drops red food coloring 4 drops blue food coloring 4 drops green food coloring 3 cups water Directions: Place eggs into a large saucepan, cover with cold water, and... More »
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Mar. 29, 2022
General oral health
New data from the Illinois Department of Public Health reported that Illinoisans don’t believe they’ve been checked for signs of oral cancer even though they may have been during their regular dental checkups. More than half (52%) said they had never gotten an exam for oral cancer. However, 68% visited their dentist within the past year.
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Mar. 16, 2022
General oral health
Survey findings on America's oral health behaviors during COVID-19 pandemic for World Oral Health Day.
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Mar. 8, 2022
General oral health
Dental emergencies come in many forms, and some situations are more urgent than others. People are often hesitant to call their dentist when they’re experiencing a dental emergency, wondering if the situation truly warrants emergency dental care and if a treatment will be covered by their insurance plan.
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Mar. 4, 2022
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Activities
Our Culture and Engagement Team and the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Team sent all of our employees a treat today in celebration. The teams chose a cookie from Moose & Me Bakery in commemoration of March’s Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.
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Mar. 3, 2022
In the Community
Oral health care study aims to prevent non-ventilator hospital-acquired pneumonia.
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation has awarded a $750,000 grant to fund a two-year, interdisciplinary oral health care trial in partnership with two Illinois hospitals and a neighboring university. The participating partners include the University of Illinois School of Nursing and Hospital, Northwest Community Hospital and the University of Illinois College of Dentistry.