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Feb. 1, 2022
Children’s Oral Health
Throughout February, Delta Dental of Illinois is emphasizing the importance of good oral health care for children in honor of Children’s Dental Health Month. This reminder is even more important as some Illinois children haven’t received the preventive oral health care visit with their dentist during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Feb. 1, 2018
Children’s Oral Health
Children's Dental Health Month in February is a great time to focus on the fact that kids' dental health is just as important as their overall health. With all of parents' to-do's, oral health care is oftentimes last on their lists. Establishing routine oral health habits early on is the first step to setting the... More »
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Feb. 16, 2016
Children’s Oral Health
By third grade, more than half of Illinois children will have a cavity—something that good oral health habits can prevent. February is National Children’s Dental Health Month. While good oral health should be a priority every month, now is a perfect time to begin laying the foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles for your... More »
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Feb. 17, 2015
In the Community
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease,1 and more than half of Illinois third graders have had at least one cavity.2 In an effort to teach young children cavity-fighting oral health habits, the Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation's “Land of Smiles” program will visit elementary schools throughout Illinois. The highly entertaining and educational... More »
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Feb. 10, 2015
Children’s Oral Health
By Dr. Katina Spadoni Dental Director for Delta Dental of Illinois February is Children's Dental Health Month, a great time to remember that a child's oral health is set in motion from a very young age. Tooth decay can develop any time after the first tooth comes in, starting around 6 months old, and good...
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Oct. 28, 2014
Children’s Oral Health
Most little boys and “ghouls” will dress up and ring neighborhood doorbells hoping to collect a large stash of candy this Halloween. After trick-or-treating, Delta Dental of Illinois encourages parents to pay close attention to the types of treats children bring home to protect their teeth from sugar terror. “While no sweets are good for... More »
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Oct. 14, 2014
In the Community
The Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable arm of Delta Dental of Illinois, awarded its second annual $100,000 Wisdom Tooth Award to the dental clinic at St. Bernard Hospital to help improve the oral health of underserved Illinois children, particularly those with special needs. Located in Englewood, the St. Bernard Hospital Dental Center... More »