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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, 2017
Children’s Oral Health
Dental health is one of the most critical, unmet health care issues facing Illinois children today. Good oral health care is imperative for children, but many caregivers don't realize how important it is to establish an oral health routine at an early age. I've seen first-hand how poor oral health can negatively affect children, and... 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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Feb. 2, 2015
Children’s Oral Health
Though big holidays and celebrations like Valentine's Day, Presidents Day and Mardi Gras occur in the month of February, one of the most important events goes on all month long: National Children's Dental Health Month. One of the best things you can do for your children is to give them a good foundation on which... More »