***UPDATED: June 30, 2014*** The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) are preparing to launch another series of ads in their Tips from Former Smokers campaign that launched in 2012. The new ads, set for disbursement on July 7, features people from all walks of life sharing their stories of how smoking has hurt them, often […]
Thanksgiving is a special time of year when we gather with family and friends to take a moment to appreciate all that we are blessed with. Whether your traditions center on football, shopping, or story-telling, one tradition is consistent from family to family: the Thanksgiving feast. Typical fare consists of a delectable turkey served with […]
Did you know that Florida experiences an average of 250 days of sunshine a year? For decades, people looking to soak up the rays have been known to flock to the sunshine state for vacation, to raise a family, or possibly to retire. The weather is one of the largest draws for many, providing an […]
The End Is Near, Have You Used All of Your Benefits?
December Is Here! The holidays are here, and the madness has begun. But we want to assure you make the most of your dental benefits before the end of the year. Most plans run on a calendar year policy, meaning, that benefits start in January and end in December of the same year. The insurance […]
The American Dental Association’s (ADA) consumer website, MouthHealthy.org, recently won the bronze award in the website category in the Association TRENDS 2012 All-Media Contest, according to an ADA News article (“MouthHealthy.org named among “most creative communication vehicles”). The website was chosen from more than 420 entries in the annual competition that recognizes creative and effective […]
***UPDATED: December 20, 2013*** While gum chewing can be a great habit, especially in terms of promoting oral health (see below), a new study has found that the sticky stuff may be to blame for chronic migraines and tension headaches in some teens. The study, published in Pediatric Neurology, followed 30 young patients, all of […]