wisconsin blog
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New Survey Finds 4 out of 10 Pregnant Women Skipping Crucial Health Step
If expecting women in Wisconsin are anything like their national counterparts, roughly 42.5 percent of them are not visiting their dentist, according to Delta Dental’s new survey. Oral health may not be top of mind … Read More
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The Out-of-Network Dentist Dilemma: How to Help Employees
Are you responsible for managing your company’s benefits? Maybe you’re an HR professional for a large corporation, or perhaps you’re a multi-tasking small business owner. Either way, your employees rely on you to help them … Read More
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Free Dental Clinics Help Wisconsinites Smile
On June 12th and 13th, individuals and families unable to access care in a traditional dental home sought treatment at the Wisconsin Dental Association’s (WDA) Mission of Mercy (MOM) clinic. Delta Dental of Wisconsin was … Read More
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3 Tips for Summer Smiles
School is out for summer! From family road trips to sports and sleepovers, kids have the freedom to enjoy a much-needed vacation. While it’s fine to slack off on school year structure, it’s important keep … Read More
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Healthy Smile Hack: Summer Dentist Appointments
Recognize this short list of smart strategies? Arrive at the DMV the minute it opens. Buy next year’s holiday decorations the day after Christmas. Cook meals in bulk and freeze the rest. Well, here’s another … Read More
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Teens and the Advantages of Risk-Taking
If you think your teenager is dramatic, you’re probably right: dramatic brain changes experienced during adolescence may explain increased exploration and risk-taking. It’s normal (and necessary) for teenagers to take risks. Adolescents are going to … Read More
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Dental 911! Coverage and an After-Hours Emergency
No one hopes for a dental emergency, but it can and does happen. Plan ahead for the unexpected. In case of emergency: Your regular dentist should be your first call. Get your dentist’s phone number … Read More
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Father’s Day Gifts Guaranteed to Delight Dad
With Mother’s Day behind us, it’s time for dads to take center stage on the parental performance. Don’t take the easy road with another tie or set of grill tongs – give him something for … Read More
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Smiles Throughout History
Take a few minutes and help us honor National Smile Month by looking back at smiles and pictures throughout the centuries. Have you ever wondered… Why didn’t people smile in old pictures? Who may be … Read More
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Special Olympics Wisconsin: Special Smiles for a Special Cause
Delta Dental of Wisconsin is all smiles this summer – Special Olympics Wisconsin is back and ready to go for the gold! Special Olympics Wisconsin (SOWI) is a statewide organization providing athletic training and competition … Read More