Take Control: Understanding Oral Health and Dental Benefits

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10 Mar

Take Control: Understanding Oral Health and Dental Benefits

Take Control: Understanding Oral Health and Dental Benefits

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (12:00 AM) to Saturday, October 31, 2026 (10:59 PM)
1 PDCs
Provider: Delta Dental of Iowa
Course Name: Take Control: Understanding Oral Health and Dental Benefits

Speaker: Dr. Jeffrey Chaffin
Program Type: Reoccurring Seminar/Workshop
Registration URL: https://www.deltadentalia.com
Take Control: Understanding Oral Health and Dental Benefits, Johnston, Iowa
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Why is oral health important? Why teeth are important Connection to general health Diabetes Heart Disease and new relationship with American Heart Association Pregnancy and childhood Menopause Alzheimer’s Common Dental Problems & How Addressed by Benefits Cavities (Caries) Gum Disease (Periodontal Disease) Preventive Measures Dental Sealants Fluoride Home/Self care Dental Insurance trends Total Dental Insurance enrollment Commercial dental benefits by plan type Coverage trends Medicaid/ Medicare Key Points for decision makers Dental benefits make sense Impact of market pressures on benefits Value of Dental Insurance Savings with network utilization Insured twice as likely to have a dental visit Example of in and out of network costs Self-care common questions Type of toothbrush Dental cleaning frequency Inter-dental cleaning (floss versus ‘machine’) Dental adjuncts Current dental consumer trends Artificial intelligence and digital diagnostics Tele-dentistry and remote consultations Minimally invasive dentistry Fluoride under attack Dentistry in the future

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This presentation will focus on the importance of oral health and personal oral hygiene, common issues like cavities and gum disease, and the link between oral and general health. Key topics covered are the benefits of regular brushing and flossing, a balanced diet, and routine dental check-ups, while also addressing concerns like dental fear and the effects of tobacco. We will also focus on key points that decision makers should consider when they compare dental insurance options for their employees. Those with dental insurance are twice as likely to see a dentist in a year, compared to non-insured. Common oral health self-help / home hygiene questions will be addressed. The presentation is structured to explain the functions of teeth, how to maintain them, and the long-term consequences of poor oral health. 

Take Control: Understanding Oral Health and Dental Benefits
Take Control: Understanding Oral Health and Dental Benefits
9000 Northpark Dr
Of Iowa
Johnston, IA 50131-4817

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