Patient Resources

6 Dental Hygiene Gift Ideas for Kids

The holiday shopping season is upon us, and we know how quickly expenses can add up this month.
According to the National Retail Federation, consumers are expected to spend an average of $704 on gifts for the holidays this year.
So, in addition to fi…

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7 Smiles Saved in 7 Days: Tweet-a-Thon Update

What will make your kids smile this holiday season—a new toy, a favorite dessert or a few days off from school? For most children, the holidays are a time filled with smiles, but for children born with a cleft lip and/or cleft palate, there may …

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A Year in the Life of Savings

We’d like to thank DentalPlans.com Member Nancy C. for sharing her wonderful savings story with us. We are truly thankful for stories like these!

In September 2010, I had extensive periodontal surgery performed.  And with my Dentam…

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December Sweet Tooth: Cranberry Cookie Bars

Don’t let your cranberry sauce go to waste this Holiday season. We found the perfect left over recipe this month from I Shot the Chef, cranberry cookie bars. They should go great with your turkey or ham sandwiches the next day! As always, rememb…

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Dentist of the Month

Our “Dentist of the Month” will be answering questions straight from our Members. This month, Dr. Michael L. Curtis from Bridgeport, Connecticut has provided really helpful answers to some dental health questions. His office accepts over 1…

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Top 5 Charities for Oral Health

The holidays are almost here, and in the spirit of the giving season, charities are hoping to bounce back from tough times.
According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, among the nation’s 400 largest nonprofit organizations, 68% say they expect d…

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The Best (and Worst) Candy for Your Teeth

As each October creeps up on Cindy Flanagan, DDS, MAGD, spokesperson for the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD), her mind always wanders to the amount of sweets both children and adults will be consuming during the last few months of the year.

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