Diabetes and Oral Health – Essential Information and Support for Americans Living With Diabetes
Good oral health can improve blood sugar control in patients living with diabetes, decreasing the progression of the disease. But untreated gum disease can make it more difficult to manage diabetes, and may have a
Everything You Need To Know About Dental Insurance
Thinking about getting dental insurance? Confused by all the details and pricing? You don’t have to be. Benzinga has put together this easy to follow and informative guide to help you find exactly the right
2021 USA Dental Statistics 2021
The average American adult with good overall dental health (only a few small problems like cavities) spends $1,000 a year on dental care without insurance. National dental expenditures in the United States are around $130
Why you don’t need dental insurance to go to the dentist
Americans have a tendency to avoid the dentist. More than 40% of Americans said they don’t see a dentist as often as they would like, according to a 2018 survey by the American Dental Association.
All seniors need their teeth. That means they all deserve dental coverage through Medicare. | Opinion
Luckily, we don’t live in a world where anyone is debating whether Medicare should cover a broken finger because pinkies aren’t considered an important part of the body. But when it comes to insurance for
How the dental insurance industry changed in recent years
Research between dental and health care markets revealed that nearly 40% of total dental health spending is out-of-pocket, with health care spending only comprising 11% according to Health Services Research. In the same research study,
Dentist shares tooth-friendly tricks for a healthy Halloween
In between the scary costumes, spooky games and ghoulish treats, is it possible to protect your family's teeth from the 'horrors’ of Halloween? According to Dr. Jennifer Collins, clinical director at Dental Care Ireland: "Many
These Are the Best (and Worst) Foods To Eat If You Have Sore Gums, According to a Dentist
our gums are kind of like your funny bone: You don't think about them until they flare up with pain. Then, wow does it suck. Sore gums can seemingly come out of nowhere, but dentist
When to See a Dentist About Your Child’s Baby Teeth Not Coming In
Baby teeth are the first set of teeth that come in, or erupt, after birth. They’re temporary, meaning they’ll eventually fall out and be replaced by permanent teeth. Baby teeth are also known as deciduous
ADA, National Council of Insurance Legislators push for transparency in dental insurance bills
Supported by the ADA, the National Council of Insurance Legislators adopted its Transparency in Dental Benefits Contracting Model Act at the end of 2020. It ended up serving as the impetus for myriad state bills