Prevention Works! July is Dental Health Month

Oral Health: A vital park of Good Health

Listen and learn about how poor oral health connected with your overall health – heart heath, recovery from surgery,diabetes, Alzheimer’s, pneumonia and more. Dr. Jared Fine and Dr. Ariane Terlet also delve into income disparities, how that affects access to dental healthcare and in turn the oral health trends of children. They wrap up theinterview with education for preventing disease early-on and a Q & A from callers.

See Your Dentist Twice a Year? 

How often should you see your dentist?  It depends on your teeth and your oral hygiene practices!  Some claim that the twice yearly recommendation was based on radio commercials for Pepsodent toothpaste. While that guideline may work for some, others can see the dentist as often as 4 times per year or only 1 time per year, depending on habits and overall health.  See this American Dental Association statement and talk with your dentist to find out what is best for you.

Ever Wondered If Tooth Whitening is Safe?

The American Dental Association has developed new dental standards for tooth whitening.  Check out what University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine’s Dr. Clifton Carey has to say about these standards.

Improving Kid’s Health  in a Fun Way

Meet the Sugar Troll, test your knowledge and find out what’s going on in your community with Delta Dental’s Cavities Get Around website for kid’s oral health.

Electric vs Manual Toothbrushes—where do you land?

Forms of bristle toothbrushes have been around for almost 1500 years, while the electric toothbrush has only been on the market for about 55 years.  See what the experts have to say on the great toothbrush debate!

Interested in Saving Money?  

Make sure to get your dental preventive visits and brush and floss regularly!  Diagnostic and preventive services are free with CU Health Plan-Dental EPO and CU Health Plan-Dental PPO, subject to exclusions and limitations.

Feel The Heat & Move Your Feet 5k!

Working on your dental health? What about your heart health?After all, it’s all connected! Get ready to Feel The Heat & Move Your Feet this August! Hosted by the CU Health Plan and Be Colorado®, this 5k is free of charge to the primary members of a CU Health Plan and their families. To learn more and to register, click here!

Delta Dental of Colorado and University of Colorado Provide Student Veterans the Heroes Clinic

Delta Dental of Colorado and the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine offer dental services free of cost to veteran students of the University, changing the lives of these deserving individuals.