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Dental Insurance vs. Dental Care Providers: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

May 28, 2025 Di Salas

Dentist working on a patient.

Taking care of your oral health is a team effort. That team includes you, your dental care providers, and your dental insurance. But understanding who does what can sometimes be confusing. Each player has a unique and important role when it comes to keeping your smile healthy. … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health

Individual vs. Group Dental Insurance Explained

May 28, 2025 Di Salas

Group meeting at work.

Dental insurance is a wise investment in both your oral health and wallet. Understanding the differences between coverage options will help you get the most out of your benefits. The two most common types are group dental insurance plans and individual dental insurance plans. … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Dental Health

The Value of Dental Insurance vs. Paying Out-of-Pocket

May 28, 2025 Di Salas

Person pulling cash out of wallet.

Last year, 91 percent of adults admitted they “believe that a dental visit is as important as an annual physical,” according to the 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. However, only an estimated 65 percent of the population have dental insurance. If most … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health

How Oral Health Professionals Can Support Patient’s Mental Well-Being

April 22, 2025 Di Salas

Oral Health Professional performing a dental exam.

Let’s face it, for most people, a trip to the dentist isn't necessarily their favorite thing to do. And for many, dental anxiety plays a part in this dread. In fact, 36 percent of people fear dental treatment. While it might feel like a routine day for you, a visit could be … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness

Oral Health Tips for Those Struggling with Mental Health Challenges

April 22, 2025 Di Salas

Woman smiling and flossing in the mirror.

Mental health challenges affect millions of people—about one in five adults and one in six children between the ages of six and seventeen—in the United States each year. Mental illness doesn’t just impact how you feel emotionally. It can also influence nearly every part of … [Read more...]

Clinic & Provider Tips, Dental Health, Health & Wellness

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