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841","PublishDate":"\/Date(1745740800000)\/"},{"Title":"Feeling Stressed? It May Be the Reason Behind Your Oral Health Pr...","Url":"/blog/entry/2025/stress-and-oral-health-problems","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/FeelingStressedItMayBeTheReasonBehindYourOralHealthProblems_blog.png","ImageAlt":"stress and oral health","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eStress is something most of us encounter regularly, whether it\u0027s due to work, family, or other life challenges. While stress can affect your mood and ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2025/stress-and-oral-health-problems\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Feeling Stressed? It May Be the Reason Behind Your Oral Health Problems\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{63016CF0-F713-4A01-A614-60A26DD34FBC}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1745568000000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Conquer Your Fear of Pain at the Dentist","Url":"/blog/entry/2025/how-to-conquer-fear-of-pain-at-dentist","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/HowToConquerYourFearOfPainAtTheDentist_blog.png","ImageAlt":"Conquer fear of pain at the dentist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDo you dread that reminder call about your upcoming dentist appointment? Maybe youâve heard a horror story from a friend, or youâve had a painful expe...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2025/how-to-conquer-fear-of-pain-at-dentist\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Conquer Your Fear of Pain at the Dentist\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{903D5FD6-FA26-4F68-AD08-EA8A24DE7B3F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1740384000000)\/"},{"Title":"Reasons To Celebrate World Oral Health Day","Url":"/blog/entry/2025/celebrate-world-oral-health-day","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/CelebrateWorldOralHealthDay_blog.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e*Updated March 2025\nEvery year on March 20, people around the world come together to celebrate World Oral Health Day, a global initiative dedicated to...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2025/celebrate-world-oral-health-day\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Reasons To Celebrate World Oral Health Day\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{2257D154-518E-4409-9343-6F112394574C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1740124800000)\/"},{"Title":"Oral Health Basics: All About Gum Disease","Url":"/blog/entry/2025/all-about-gum-disease","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/UnderstandingGumDisease_blog.png","ImageAlt":"Understanding gum disease","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eGum disease is one of the most widespread oral health issues and remains a significant risk to dental health for many people. Understanding this condi...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2025/all-about-gum-disease\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Oral Health Basics: All About Gum Disease\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{78C53869-791D-4CA7-A135-54400A1BE6EA}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1737446400000)\/"},{"Title":"Can Exercise Protect Your Vision?","Url":"/blog/entry/2025/can-exercise-protect-vision","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/CanExerciseProtectYourVision_Blog_new.png","ImageAlt":"Can exercise protect vision","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e *Updated January 2025\nWe often associate exercise with benefits like weight management, cardiovascular health, and improved mood. However, did you kn...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2025/can-exercise-protect-vision\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Can Exercise Protect Your Vision?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F62577A9-E455-4EE1-984F-C37FDE416087}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1734940800000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Protect Your Eyes This Winter","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/protect-your-eyes-winter","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/HowtoProtectYourEyesThisWinter_blog.png","ImageAlt":"How to protect your eyes this winter","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eReady or not, winter has arrived, bringing harsh weather and chilly temperatures that can take a toll on your eye health. From the drying effects of i...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/protect-your-eyes-winter\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Protect Your Eyes This Winter\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{329C0C34-42AA-4938-943A-10FB7A6D4C83}
841","PublishDate":"\/Date(1731916800000)\/"},{"Title":"How To Prevent Dry Mouth","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/how-to-prevent-dry-mouth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/HowToPreventDryMouth_blog.png","ImageAlt":"how to prevent dry mouth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDo you regularly experience an uncomfortable, sticky feeling in your mouth? Do you find it difficult to chew, swallow, or speak at times? You may be s...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/how-to-prevent-dry-mouth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How To Prevent Dry Mouth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C182F955-3B3E-4169-A455-6CC8E31BE3BD}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1729843200000)\/"},{"Title":"5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Oral Health and Teeth","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/reasons-to-be-thankful-for-teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/5ReasonsToBeThankfulForYourTeeth_blog.png","ImageAlt":"Reasons to be thankful for your teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAs Thanksgiving approaches, we often reflect on the things weâre most grateful forâfamily, friends, good foodâbut have you ever thought about being th...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/reasons-to-be-thankful-for-teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 5 Reasons to Be Thankful for Your Oral Health and Teeth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{FC7B4C1B-7DB6-4691-9694-9F77ABCDBAA4}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1729843200000)\/"},{"Title":"5 Halloween Treats That Are Gentler on Teeth","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/halloween-treats-gentler-on-teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Top5HalloweenTreatsThatAreGentlerOnYourTeeth_blog.png","ImageAlt":"Halloween treats gentle on teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eHalloween is a time for spooky costumes, fun with friends, and of course, giving Halloween treats to trick-or-treaters. But with all the sugary snacks...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/halloween-treats-gentler-on-teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 5 Halloween Treats That Are Gentler on Teeth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{504AB21E-B703-4AF7-95FA-965DC06009DA}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1727337600000)\/"},{"Title":"Reasons Behind Your Swollen Gums","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/reasons-behind-swollen-gums","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/ReasonsBehindSwollenGums_blog.png","ImageAlt":"Reasons behind swollen gums","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSwollen gums can be an uncomfortable and alarming condition, sometimes indicating underlying dental issues or general health problems. Understanding t...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/reasons-behind-swollen-gums\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Reasons Behind Your Swollen Gums\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C85BD26A-D2E7-4729-BEE4-509B06DF731F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1724227200000)\/"},{"Title":"History of the Tooth Fairy","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/history-of-the-tooth-fairy","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/HistoryOfTheToothFairy_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"History of the tooth fairy","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e*Updated August 2024\nEach year, millions of kids all around the world anxiously wait for the arrival of the Tooth Fairy after a baby tooth falls out. ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/history-of-the-tooth-fairy\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about History of the Tooth Fairy\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{7231E6F7-3B2B-45AE-8BC8-1C0393678BCA}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1721635200000)\/"},{"Title":"Best Farmers Market Finds for Your Teeth","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/best-farmers-market-finds-for-teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/BestFarmersMarketFindsForYourTeeth_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"best farmers market finds for your teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSummer is the time to get outside, enjoy the sunshine, and explore what your town has to offer. One of the most popular summer activities is going to ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/best-farmers-market-finds-for-teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Best Farmers Mar
841ket Finds for Your Teeth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C77542DB-E02B-4A90-98AB-8B4A39BF7801}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1719216000000)\/"},{"Title":"Top 3 Considerations When Selecting a Dental Insurance Plan with ...","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/choosing-best-dental-insurance-plan-for-orthodontic-coverage","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/girl-with-dad-getting-braces-adjusted-web2.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl with dad getting her braces adjusted","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSelecting the right dental insurance plan for your children can be a stressful decision, especially if they need orthodontic treatment like braces. Or...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/choosing-best-dental-insurance-plan-for-orthodontic-coverage\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Top 3 Considerations When Selecting a Dental Insurance Plan with Orthodontic Coverage for Your Kids\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{558B1915-41B2-4EB5-82A0-F3F25C987216}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1718265600000)\/"},{"Title":"Common Reasons You Have Red Eyes","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/reasons-your-eyes-are-red","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/CommonReasonsYourEyesAreRed_blog.png","ImageAlt":"Common reasons your eyes are red","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eHave you ever caught a glimpse of yourself and noticed your eyes are looking a bit red? Red eyes are a common symptom of numerous conditions, which ca...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/reasons-your-eyes-are-red\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Common Reasons You Have Red Eyes\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{8D230EF3-C40C-4F5F-8CB7-1CAC2D86CC1C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1716883200000)\/"},{"Title":"3 âI Dosâ for Adding Your Spouse to Your Dental Plan","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/adding-a-spouse-to-a-dental-plan","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/3I-DosForAddingYourSpouseToYourDentalPlan_blog.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eNewlywed life is bliss. But once you freeze the last slice of cake, preserve the bouquet, and return from the honeymoon, itâs time to tackle less-exci...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/adding-a-spouse-to-a-dental-plan\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 3 âI Dosâ for Adding Your Spouse to Your Dental Plan\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{21FF8796-F338-4453-8EF5-02350055E256}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1716796800000)\/"},{"Title":"What Are Tonsil Stones?","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/what-are-tonsil-stones","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/WhatAreTonsilStones_blog.png","ImageAlt":"What are tonsil stones","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eUpdated August 2026\nKey takeaways about tonsil stones:\n\n⢠Tonsil stones are calcified clumps that develop when food particles, bacteria, calcium, dead...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/what-are-tonsil-stones\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What Are Tonsil Stones?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{FDF790D4-8F55-4C57-B097-B79F82376008}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1714118400000)\/"},{"Title":"The Lowdown on Probiotics for Oral Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/probiotics-for-oral-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/TheLowdownOnProbioticsForTeeth_blog.png","ImageAlt":"probiotics for oral health","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eBrushing and flossing twice daily is a cornerstone of good oral hygiene, but what if there was another weapon in your arsenal for a sparkling smile? \n...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/probiotics-for-oral-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Lowdown on Probiotics for Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{4C42660F-E61F-42E3-B960-2D7CDD1EE59E}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1711353600000)\/"},{"Title":"Gratitude in Action: Celebrating Dental Assistantsâ Dedication an...","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/celebrating-dental-assistants-dedication-and-impact","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/2024_AADA_100_Years.png","ImageAlt":"AADA 100 Years","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eMarch is not only a month to celebrate the arrival of spring but also a time to acknowledge and honor the invaluable contributions of dental assistant...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/celebrating-dental-assistants-dedication-and-impact\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Gratitude in Action: Celebrating Dental Assistantsâ Dedication and Impact\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{20D849C4-5B3B-4857-8F22-801FAFAAC1EC}
841","PublishDate":"\/Date(1709107200000)\/"},{"Title":"What Are Veneers?","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/what-are-veneers","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/WhatAreVeneers__blog.png","ImageAlt":"What are veneers","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhether youâre aware of it or not, youâve likely met someone with veneers. Veneers are a common dental solution that help cover imperfections on your ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/what-are-veneers\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What Are Veneers?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{2E2FAAA9-1003-46EA-B61D-B762B029A4B5}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1709020800000)\/"},{"Title":"Dentist Spotlight: Robert Tanner Freeman","Url":"/blog/entry/2024/Robert-tanner-freeman","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DentistSpotlight-RobertTannerFreemanan_blog.png","ImageAlt":"Robert Tanner Freeman","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIn the world of dentistry, Robert Tanner Freeman is a name to be both recognized and remembered. Known as the first Black American dentist in the Unit...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2024/Robert-tanner-freeman\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dentist Spotlight: Robert Tanner Freeman\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{8896BA87-7BC5-4DF9-A040-C414F83AEE79}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1705996800000)\/"},{"Title":"5 \"Health Foods\" Your Dentist Wishes You Wouldn\u0027t Eat","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/health-foods-not-to-eat","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/5HealthFoodsYourDentistWishesYouWouldntEat_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to maintaining good dental health, the choices you make in your diet play a pivotal role. While we celebrate many foods for their health...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2023/health-foods-not-to-eat\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 5 \"Health Foods\" Your Dentist Wishes You Wouldn\u0027t Eat\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{D573111D-9B7D-4C18-B056-FA907D8F6082}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1703808000000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Stop Gum Recession","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/how-to-stop-gum-recession","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/HowToStopGumRecession_Blog.jpg","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eGum recession is a common problem for people of all ages. Although you can\u0027t reverse gum recession and its effects, there are things you can do to sto...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2023/how-to-stop-gum-recession\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Stop Gum Recession\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{748900F8-7D3A-4794-839E-AB898DBDB1C1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1703808000000)\/"},{"Title":"Most Effective Breath Freshener","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/most-effective-breath-freshener","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/MostEffectiveBreathFreshener_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIf you suffer from bad breath, also called halitosis, youâre not alone. Itâs estimated that 50 percent of people in the United States complain of havi...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2023/most-effective-breath-freshener\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Most Effective Breath Freshener\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{E6103C3A-8559-4BF0-A582-B51D7E3DAC3E}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1703808000000)\/"},{"Title":"Tooth-Friendly Treats: Sugar-Free Sugar Cookies","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/sugar-free-sugar-cookies","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Tooth-FriendlyTreats-Sugar-FreeSugarCookies_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"sugar free sugar cookies","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nCraving a sweet treat without the guilt this holiday season? Look no further than sugar-free sugar cookies!\nWhether youâre following a sugar-free die...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2023/sugar-free-sugar-cookies\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Tooth-Friendly Treats: Sugar-Free Sugar Cookies\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{78F51AA9-452F-41BD-A7AD-D374BBEBE125}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1700467200000)\/"},{"Title":"5 Holiday Treats that Can Make Ho-Ho-Holes in Your Teeth ","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/cavities-from-holiday-foods","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/5HolidayTreatsThatCanMakeHo-Ho-HolesInYourTeethCavitiesFromHolidayFoods_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"holiday treats that can make holes in your teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n*Updated December 2023\n\n\nThe old adage âtoo much of a good thingâ is never truer than during the holiday season. There tends to be an overabundance o...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2023/cavities-from-holiday-foods\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 5 Holiday Treats that Can Make Ho-Ho-Holes in Your Teeth \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{B75D4BF5-2487-42C5-8576-E786F635A9CA}
841","PublishDate":"\/Date(1700208000000)\/"},{"Title":"End of Year Reflection: Oral Health Edition","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/end-of-year-reflection-oral-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/EndOfYearReflection-OralHealthEdition_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"end of year reflection on oral health","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nAs the year draws to a close, it\u0027s the perfect time to reflect on your journeys, accomplishments, and areas where you can improve. While personal and...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2023/end-of-year-reflection-oral-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about End of Year Reflection: Oral Health Edition\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{D55DE1CA-FB99-420C-ABC2-C623C092EF30}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1700121600000)\/"},{"Title":"Why Gum Health is So Important","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/importance-of-gum-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/WhyGumHealthIsSoImportant_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"Why gum health is so important","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to oral health, the state of your teeth is probably the first thing you think of. While itâs important to take care of your pearly white...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2023/importance-of-gum-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why Gum Health is So Important\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{62DC3484-C01B-43ED-B1B1-228F469DA23F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1698307200000)\/"},{"Title":"Signs of Diabetic Eye Problems","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/vision-and-diabetes","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/HowDiabetesEffectsTheEyes_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"How Diabetes effects the eyes","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nOur eyesight is an important indicator of our overall health. 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841,{"Title":"Reap the Benefits of Healthy Employees | Dental Benefits for Smal...","Url":"/blog/entry/2023/dental-benefits-a-big-deal-for-small-businesses","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/ReapTheBenefitsOfHealthyEmployeesDentalBenefitsforSmallBusiness_Blog.png","ImageAlt":"Reap the benefits of healthy employees","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eOffering robust benefits plans to your employees may seem like a decision made from the kindness of your heart. 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841,{"Title":"Debunking the Myth that Pregnant Women Should Skip the Dentist","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/pregnant-women-skip-dentist","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Debunkingthemyththatpregnantwomenshouldskipthedentist_blog.png","ImageAlt":"myth: pregnant women should skip the dentist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003ePregnancy is a time of joy and, at times, uncertainty for many expecting mothers. 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841ntal insurance","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAs youâre hurrying to stock up on baby clothes, piece together the crib, and install the car seat, thereâs one thing expecting parents might not have ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/do--babies-need-dental-insurance\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Do Babies Need Dental Insurance?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A500DB52-D724-4FA8-BE45-5A853CBA82CC}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1655193600000)\/"},{"Title":"Do Toddlers Need Dental Insurance?","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/do-toddlers-need-dental-insurance","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DoToddlersNeedDentalCoverage.png","ImageAlt":"do toddlers need dental coverage","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eMany parents wonder if their toddler needs dental insurance. The short answer is yes!\n Good oral health starts young! The American Academy of Pediatri...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/do-toddlers-need-dental-insurance\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Do Toddlers Need Dental Insurance?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{868BB4C3-C523-444D-959E-F1143DD35BF0}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1655107200000)\/"},{"Title":"Long term effects of poor oral health care on children","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/Poor-oral-care-children","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/LongTermEffectsOfPoorOralCareOnYourChildren.png","ImageAlt":"long term effects on poor oral health","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eMost parents understand the importance of good physical health for the well-being of their children. However, the value of good oral health is sometim...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/Poor-oral-care-children\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Long term effects of poor oral health care on children\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{CD0BF49B-13F8-4AA6-9A0F-08A5E65D563F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1654848000000)\/"},{"Title":"What are Cataracts? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment \u0026 Surgery","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/eye-diseases-cataracts","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/EyeDiseasesExplainedCataracts.png","ImageAlt":"cataracts explained","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhat are cataracts? \nCataracts are the clouding of the lens of one or both eyes, which can cause your vision to become blurry or even dull in color. V...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/eye-diseases-cataracts\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What are Cataracts? Symptoms, Causes, Treatment \u0026 Surgery\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C0DDA77F-0258-48D6-BC0B-4040A29D6AE9}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1653379200000)\/"},{"Title":"Smiling and oral health: the importance of starting young","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/smiling-and-oral-health-start-young","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/NationalOralHealthMonth.png","ImageAlt":"national oral health month 2022","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSmiling and oral health: the importance of starting young\nFrom the moment the character Mary Richards tosses her cap into the frigid air in the openin...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/smiling-and-oral-health-start-young\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Smiling and oral health: the importance of starting young\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{9E59686F-95DE-4F6
8415-B785-80F359B97809}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1653033600000)\/"},{"Title":"Tooth-Friendly Treats: Sugar-Free Ice Cream Recipe","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/tooth-friendly-treats-ice-cream-recipe","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/SugarFreeIceCreamRecipe.png","ImageAlt":"sugar free ice cream recipe","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIce cream. One of the most beloved snacks for the summertime, or if youâre like us, any time of the year! But did you know that the average two scoops...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/tooth-friendly-treats-ice-cream-recipe\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Tooth-Friendly Treats: Sugar-Free Ice Cream Recipe\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{E2933034-71E5-406B-8392-19AACBC302EE}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1652774400000)\/"},{"Title":"The Sun and Our Vision | Prevent Eye Damage from the Sun","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/prevent-eye-damage-from-the-sun","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_May_The-Sun-and-Our-Vision.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen you step outside or look out a window, you probably are not thinking about how the sun is impacting your vision. Even when itâs hiding behind clo...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/prevent-eye-damage-from-the-sun\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Sun and Our Vision | Prevent Eye Damage from the Sun\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{ED8E399C-72D8-4BD6-97BF-04941EB8BA51}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1650441600000)\/"},{"Title":"The Unique Connection Between Oral and Mental Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/oral-and-mental-health-connection","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_May_Mind-and-Mouth-Connect.png","ImageAlt":"Oral and mental health connection","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThe connection between oral health and physical health is well-known. For example, poor oral health puts you at a higher risk for heart disease, strok...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/oral-and-mental-health-connection\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Unique Connection Between Oral and Mental Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1193654B-9D5E-4E18-BF2C-61C0CB5FFDA7}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1650355200000)\/"},{"Title":"Do Turtles Have Teeth? The Answer is Complicated","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/do-turtles-have-teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_May_Turtle-Teeth.png","ImageAlt":"do turtles have teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eTurtles: Our slow-moving, shell-wearing friends. With over 318 species that exist in the world, we canât help but wonder: Do turtles have teeth? Letâs...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/do-turtles-have-teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Do Turtles Have Teeth? The Answer is Complicated\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{AFC41B6B-E78A-46DB-8D71-B9A78749247B}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1650268800000)\/"},{"Title":"Oral Health Risks of Vaping","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/oral-health-risks-of-vaping-infographic","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/700x250_OralHealthRisksOfVaping4.png","ImageAlt":"oral health risks of vaping","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eVaping is a popular term for smoking an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) or other vaping devices. These devices work by heating up liquid that may c...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/oral-health-risks-of-vaping-infographic\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Oral Health Risks of Vaping\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{22075DD8-8D51-423E-9C67-CD3C73DBE954}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1649923200000)\/"},{"Title":"Kitty Dental Health Infographic","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/kitty-dental-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_April_BlogFeatures2.png","ImageAlt":"dental care for cats","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eYour catâs teeth matter, and their beauty routine isnât complete without a teeth cleaning. Learn about why kitty dental health matters, and how you ca...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/kitty-dental-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Kitty Dental Health Infographic\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{3E090912-1632-4125-A354-1C06DDC4ACC1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1648454400000)\/"},{"Title":"Tips for Creating Healthier Smiles for Those with Autism","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/tips-for-creating-healthier-smiles-for-those-with-autism","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/AutismAwareness_blog.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDental appointments can be stressful for anyone, including individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs) and unique ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/tips-for-creating-healthier-smiles-for-those-with-autism\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Tips for Creating Healthier Smiles for Those with Autism\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{93BF99CD-932B-4A76-9E0
8417-A62A9E5EAC6C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1648195200000)\/"},{"Title":"Teeth and Tax Season","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/teeth-and-tax-season","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJTeethandTax.png","ImageAlt":"teeth and taxes","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to dental insurance and filing taxes, both take research and time to fully grasp. Fortunately, weâve done the research in both fields to...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/teeth-and-tax-season\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Teeth and Tax Season\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C1538385-6D43-45FD-8744-0B9143E4C5EE}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1647936000000)\/"},{"Title":"Identify the Signs and Risks of Oral Cancer for Oral Cancer Aware...","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/identify-the-signs-and-risks-of-oral-cancer","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_Oral_Cancer.jpg","ImageAlt":"oral cancer awareness","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThe Oral Cancer Foundation found that Americans donât have a strong understanding of the signs and risks of oral cancer. If caught early, oral cancer ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/identify-the-signs-and-risks-of-oral-cancer\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Identify the Signs and Risks of Oral Cancer for Oral Cancer Awareness Month\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{DCFAF403-F495-494F-866F-E8667612B6FB}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1647590400000)\/"},{"Title":"Womenâs History Month: Women in Dentistry","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/womens-history-women-in-dentistry","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_March_BlogFeatures.jpg","ImageAlt":"Women in dentistry","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIn honor of March being Womenâs History Month, weâre recognizing a handful of very important women in the history of dentistry. These women dentists o...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/womens-history-women-in-dentistry\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Womenâs History Month: Women in Dentistry\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{43228559-76B4-4F0A-BE98-131CA7D3C5C1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1645689600000)\/"},{"Title":"The Importance of Keeping Your Pupâs Mouth Healthy","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/the-importance-of-keeping-your-pups-mouth-healthy","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_March_Puppy-Day.jpg","ImageAlt":"Puppy Day","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we say that good oral health is the foundation for quality overall health, most people probably think this only applies to humans. But your dogâs...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/the-importance-of-keeping-your-pups-mouth-healthy\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Importance of Keeping Your Pupâs Mouth Healthy\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{0E5DBF7D-5F35-4D0C-A6F6-B36192497982}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1645603200000)\/"},{"Title":"Blue Light and Eye Health â Tips to Keep You Smiling","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/blue-light-and-eye-health-keep-smiling","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_March_BlUE-LIGHT.jpg","ImageAlt":"Blue Light from computer","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWorkplace Eye Wellness Month, celebrated in March, is a great opportunity for DeltaVision® to remind our readers that eye health, like good oral healt...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/blue-light-and-eye-health-keep-smiling\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Blue Light and Eye Health â Tips to Keep You Smiling\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{2E97991D-5B42-473A-AD18-A232B4BFDB66}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1645516800000)\/"},{"Title":"Why We Appreciate Dental Assistants | Dental Assistant Recognitio...","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/job-duties-of-a-dental-assistant","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_March_Dental-Assistant-Recognition-Week.jpg","ImageAlt":"dental assistant recognition week","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhat are the job duties of a dental assistant? Everybody whoâs visited or worked within a dental office has come across them, and dental assistants do...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/job-duties-of-a-dental-assistant\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why We Appreciate Dental Assistants | Dental Assistant Recognition week\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{DB0D4AB5-2A6D-4AAD-8CF5-73DEA6BD7478}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1645430400000)\/"},{"Title":"National Dentist Day: Why Do You Heart Your Dentist? ","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/national-dentist-day","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/national-dentist-day-800.jpg","ImageAlt":"i heart my dentist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eCelebrating dentists on National Dentist Day\nEvery year, National Dentist Day falls on March 6th and itâs one of our favorite days! Some of us love vi...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/national-dentist-day\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about National Dentist Day: Why Do You Heart Your Dentist? \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{AE8CDD2A-C00F-47E4-B6DB-2A037505C46F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1645344000000)\/"},{"Title":"Why Your Child Needs To Wear A Mouthguard","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/why-children-should-wear-mouthguards","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/mouthguard-feature.jpg","ImageAlt":"boy with mouthguard","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e** Upd
841ated August 2025\nYou wouldnât let your child travel in a car without wearing a seatbelt. You wouldnât let them ride a bike without a helmet. And...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/why-children-should-wear-mouthguards\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why Your Child Needs To Wear A Mouthguard\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{573F4F61-5E3B-4142-A35A-6CEEC9CB2274}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1642147200000)\/"},{"Title":"How the Tooth Fairy Encourages Children to Take Care of Their Tee...","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/how-the-tooth-fairy-encourages-good-oral-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/tooth-fairy-feature.jpg","ImageAlt":"little girl smiling","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThe tooth fairy is an important part of growing up, and she allows you to teach your child about oral health in a fun and exciting way. The tooth fair...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/how-the-tooth-fairy-encourages-good-oral-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How the Tooth Fairy Encourages Children to Take Care of Their Teeth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A2CB527A-674F-40EB-B9A1-0F87907F2273}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1641888000000)\/"},{"Title":"Romantic Tooth-Friendly Aphrodisiac Foods","Url":"/blog/entry/2022/best-aphrodisiac-foods","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/pom-feature.jpg","ImageAlt":"pomegranite","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eLove is in the air this time of year, and with that comes exploring these aphrodisiac foodsâwhich also turn out to be good for your teeth!\nFood as an ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2022/best-aphrodisiac-foods\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Romantic Tooth-Friendly Aphrodisiac Foods\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{716129B4-3AA1-4A0F-911F-8A84771EE0DA}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1641801600000)\/"},{"Title":"Does Toothpaste Help With Acne and Zits?","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/blemish-control-is-toothpaste-for-acne-effective","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_December_BlogFeatures.jpg","ImageAlt":"does toothpaste help with blemishes","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eItâs the night before a job interview and you discover a huge pimple on your nose. You reach for the toothpaste, following the words of an old home re...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/blemish-control-is-toothpaste-for-acne-effective\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Does Toothpaste Help With Acne and Zits?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{FEEE7B13-2DEC-4B8D-9993-A628861FBE04}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1639987200000)\/"},{"Title":"Starting Your Kidsâ Dental Care Out Right with Fluoride","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/starting-your-kids-dental-care-out-right-with-fluoride","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_December_BlogFeatures3.jpg","ImageAlt":"children and fluoride","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eRoughly three out of four Americans follow the advice of the American Dental Association (ADA) to brush their teeth twice daily, for two minutes.\nThat...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/starting-your-kids-dental-care-out-right-with-fluoride\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Starting Your Kidsâ Dental Care Out Right with Fluoride\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{192E48C7-D3A5-4CFA-AF24-6182B62A2E4E}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1639728000000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Insurance 101: Everything You Need to Know","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/dental-insurance-101-infographic","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DentalInsurance101-2.jpg","ImageAlt":"dental insurance 101","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWe know that insurance can be awfully confusing. But benefits can be very beneficial. So, to make sure youâre getting the most out of your plan weâre ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/dental-insurance-101-infographic\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental Insurance 101: Everything You Need to Know\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{905AE341-2958-4350-896F-3D8CEE2DD3F6}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1639641600000)\/"},{"Title":"New Year = New Dental Benefits","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/new-year-new-dental-benefits","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_December_BlogFeatures2.jpg","ImageAlt":"new year new dental benefits","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDental benefits might not be on the top of your holiday wish list, but there are plenty of reasons it should be!\n\n Teeth are about more than a pret...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/new-year-new-dental-benefits\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about New Year = New Dental Benefits\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{97A2B224-618B-49C6-B7F0-9B7F403B86DA}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1639555200000)\/"},{"Title":"How your oral health affects Alzheimer\u0027s","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/how-oral-health-affe
841cts-alzheimers","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_OralHealthandAlzheimers_BlogFeatures2.jpg","ImageAlt":"oral health and alzheimers","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAlzheimerâs Disease is a public health crisis in the United States, and according to the Alzheimerâs Association, more than 6 million Americans over t...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/how-oral-health-affects-alzheimers\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How your oral health affects Alzheimer\u0027s\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A3820B46-1589-4AEA-940E-D1D882492ACF}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1637654400000)\/"},{"Title":"DIY Holiday Gifts for All","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/homemade-gifts-for-the-holidays","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_DIYHolidayGifts_BlogFeatures.jpg","ImageAlt":"diy holiday gifts","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDecember is here, and the 3rd is Make A Gift Day! 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Itâs ti...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/5-thanksgiving-sides-that-steal-the-show\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Move Aside, Turkey: 5 Sides that Steal the Show\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{3E6071BC-19C5-4FF3-BDE3-1373877BDCFF}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1633939200000)\/"},{"Title":"Holiday Foods that Bring the Gift of Cavities","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/holiday-foods-that-cause-cavities","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJCT_HolidayFoodCavities_BlogFeature.jpg","ImageAlt":"holiday foods that cause cavities","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIf youâre looking forward to a snooze after your holiday meal, donât forget to brush before your nap. Thereâs no shortage of holiday foods that cause ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/holiday-foods-that-cause-cavities\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Holiday Foods that Bring the Gift of Cavities\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{4C0CEF99-9752-4CFD-8D41-3B27F14DE694}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1633939200000)\/"},{"Title":"How Did Native Americans Brush Their Teeth?","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/original-tooth-brushing-habits-of-native-americans","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_NativeAmericanTeethBrushing_BlogFeatures.jpg","ImageAlt":"native american tooth brushing","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eMOTHER NATUREâS NATURAL TOOTH CLEANERS\nWe humans have been keeping our mouths clean since the beginning of time. 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He was diagnosed with ameloblasto...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/foundation-transforming-smiles\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation: Transforming Smiles \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{7E328C74-9C71-4BED-A4B3-2610156A953B}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1633507200000)\/"},{"Title":"Renewing Your Dental Coverage Should be Your Business","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/renewing-dental-coverage-should-be-your-business","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJNovemberQA-BlogFeatures.jpg","ImageAlt":"November QA","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAs a small business owner, you know
841when it comes to renewing your dental benefits package for the new year, your company has its own unique needs and...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/renewing-dental-coverage-should-be-your-business\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Renewing Your Dental Coverage Should be Your Business\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{2F17D634-396D-4194-B9DE-CF027EEED3EA}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1633334400000)\/"},{"Title":"Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/worst-halloween-candies-for-teeth-ranked","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/WorstCandyForTeeth_Blog.jpg","ImageAlt":"kids dressed in halloween costumes","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWith costumes, cauldrons, and candy, itâs hard to not get excited when All Hallowsâ Eve rolls around! Halloween kicks off the slew of holidays that ta...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/worst-halloween-candies-for-teeth-ranked\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Worst Halloween Candies for Your Teeth, Ranked\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{746F691C-96B5-483C-949D-37970C12CC96}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1631520000000)\/"},{"Title":"Q\u0026A with Caryl Russo: Delta Dental Foundation President - 35 year...","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/Q-and-A-with-Caryl-Russo-Delta-Dental-Foundation-President","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_October_BlogFeatures.jpg","ImageAlt":"caryl russo","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eCaryl Russo, Ph.D. serves as the Senior Vice President for RWJBarnabas Health Corporate Care, a division of RWJBarnabas Health, the largest healthcare...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/Q-and-A-with-Caryl-Russo-Delta-Dental-Foundation-President\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Q\u0026A with Caryl Russo: Delta Dental Foundation President - 35 years of empowering healthy smiles. \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{FCC31F93-7A5A-4895-8E95-D56E2ADA5207}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1631260800000)\/"},{"Title":"Safely Using Colored Contacts This Halloween","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/prescription-colored-contacts","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/ColoredContacts_Blog.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman with face painted wearing colored contacts","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAre you thinking of adding a little extra pizzazz to your costume this Halloween? Colored contacts are available in red, white, cat eye, and, really, ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/prescription-colored-contacts\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Safely Using Colored Contacts This Halloween\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{8AFE4F54-8320-4132-AA67-BB2DCB59CB96}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1631174400000)\/"},{"Title":"Why Our Smile is Our Superpower","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/smile-power-day","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/WorldSmileDay_Blog.jpg","ImageAlt":"man and woman laughing together","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWith comic books and movie adaptions making up a large part of modern entertainment, itâs easy to wonder about having superpowers. While many wish for...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/smile-power-day\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why Our Smile is Our Superpower\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{0D26B6EB-A247-44F9-9101-67B8D82E902F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1630915200000)\/"},{"Title":"Q\u0026A with Dr. Nicole: Inspiring the Future of Dentistry and Creati...","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/Inspiring-the-future-of-dentistry","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/QAWithDrNicoleUpdatedBlogGraphic.jpg","ImageAlt":"Q \u0026 A with Dr. Nicole","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eI recently got the chance to speak with Nicole McGrath-Barnes, DDS FACD, Founder and CEO of KinderSmile Foundation. âDr. Nicole,â as sheâs affectionat...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/Inspiring-the-future-of-dentistry\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Q\u0026A with Dr. Nicole: Inspiring the Future of Dentistry and Creating Healthier Smiles Across New Jersey\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{99689C2F-351F-4714-B0B8-5CDA1FEB3D62}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1628582400000)\/"},{"Title":"Why is My Jaw Shrinking? 3 Explanations","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/shrinking-jaw","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJCT_BlogFeatures_ShrinkingJaw.jpg","ImageAlt":"man holding jaw in pain","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eOur bodies change over time, and so does our jaw. Jaw shrinkage can occur without problem and go unnoticed. Or, over time, it can cause complications....\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/shrinking-jaw\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why is My Jaw Shrinking? 3 Explanations\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F156942D-EFBD-47B2-93BF-DE578FCA937C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1628582400000)\/"},{"Title":"Eating Apples with Braces | More Harm than Good?","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/eating-apples-with-braces","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJCT_BlogFeatures_EatingApplesWithBraces.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl with braces eating an apple","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eItâs finally the day your mouth is graced with braces! The first conversation with your orthodontist will likely be about proper care for your teeth w...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/eating-apples-with-braces\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Eating Apples with Braces | More Harm than Good?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{8B72AD7E-1BDB-441A-A52E-0E193F952FA0}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1628496000000)\/"},{"Title":"People with Dental Benefits are Healthier","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/people-with-dental-benefits-are-healthier","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJCT_BlogFeatures_PeoplewithDentalInsuranceAreHealthier.jpg","ImageAlt":"people with dental insurance healthier","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eCan a smile be a window to someoneâs overall health? More studies over recent years show a connection between oral health and overall health in both a...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/people-with-dental-benefits-are-healthier\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about People with Dental Benefits are Healthier\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{7B20F4AC-BADB-4586-BE37-EC8E22B33B5A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1628409600000)\/"},{"Title":"What Can You Do to Make Your Teeth Whiter?","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/what-can-you-do-to-make-your-teeth-whiter","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/BF_ADD_KeepTeethWhiter_700x250.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman smiling in the mirror admiring her white teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIf youâve been considering adding more cosmetic treatments into your beauty routine, you are not alone. Itâs normal to want to look our best, and even...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/what-can-you-do-to-make-your-teeth-whiter\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What Can You Do to Make Your Teeth Whiter?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{D0094A6C-6AD6-4059-8760-20828C0B702D}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1626854400000)\/"},{"Title":"What to Do if You Haven\u0027t Been to the Dentist in a Long Time","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/havent-been-to-dentist-in-a-long-time","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/BF_ADD_HaventBeentotheDentist_700x250.jpg","ImageAlt":"concerned looking woman sitting in waiting room of dentist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIf youâre worried about what to do if you havenât been to the dentist in a long time, you can relax. According to a recent study, 60% of adults avoid ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/havent-been-to-dentist-in-a-long-time\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What to Do if You Haven\u0027t Been to the Dentist in a Long Time\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{80FB9607-2A3B-4799-A74F-1E244BED2BFE}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1626768000000)\/"},{"Title":"Q\u0026A with Dr. Keith: The Benefits of Maintaining Older Adultâs Ora...","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/benefits-of-maintaining-older-adults-oral-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Blog_OralHealthinOlderAdults.jpg","ImageAlt":"senior man in dentist chair","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eI recently spoke with our Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Keith Libou about the importance of caring for smiles throughout our lifetime â specifically the...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/benefits-of-maintaining-older-adults-oral-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Q\u0026A with Dr. Keith: The Benefits of Maintaining Older Adultâs Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F0BDFAA7-313F-4143-8757-F5414DE195EE}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1626681600000)\/"},{"Title":"What to Do if You Can\u0027t Afford Your Dental Treatment Plan","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/cant-afford-dental-treatment-plan","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/BF_ADD_CantAffordTreatmentPlan_700x250.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman concerned about not being able to afford her dental treatment plan","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIn this installment of Ask Dental Dental, we address the common customer question, âMy dentist just handed me a treatment plan, and I canât afford wha...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/cant-afford-dental-treatment-plan\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What to Do if You Can\u0027t Afford Your Dental Treatment Plan\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{3260EE95-C249-4C5B-852A-F9B6E9E3C64A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1626681600000)\/"},{"Title":"A Winning Team: The Mouth and Body Powerhouse","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/a-winning-team-the-mouth-and-body-powerhouse","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_MouthBodyPowerhouse_BlogFeatures.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman running with apple in hand","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen we think about getting our bodies in tip-top shape, we think about consistent exercise and a clean diet. We all know that eating Wheaties is a su...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/a-winning-team-the-mouth-and-body-powerhouse\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about A Winning Team: The Mouth and Body Powerhouse\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1B75F7D1-A363-47AB-980F-174D6AB3461A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1626422400000)\/"},{"Title":"A History of \"Halitosis\" and the Listerine Marketing Campaign","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/history-of-halitosis-and-listerine","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_MedicineforHalitosis_BlogFeature.jpg","ImageAlt":"medicine for halitosis","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eBad breath can happen to any of us. What we eat, how often we brush, and if we floss all contribute. When we hear âhalitosis,â however, we think of a ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/history-of-halitosis-and-listerine\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about A History of \"Halitosis\" and the Listerine Marketing Campaign\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{0E6D6EA3-DC2C-4EE1-A4C8-8F4FEF5EC0DB}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1626249600000)\/"},{"Title":"Prospective Employees Want Dental Benefits â Even if They Pay for...","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/prospective-employees-want-dental-benefits","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/ArthritisAwarenessMonth_700x250/Blog_DDNJCT_Insurance.png","ImageAlt":"2 women in office talking","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSmart companies know one sure way to attract employees. They include dental in their benefits package.\nThatâs because insurance packages including den...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/prospective-employees-want-dental-benefits\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Prospective Employees Want Dental Benefits â Even if They Pay for Them \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{9F43DFEF-25C5-4F2D-8DEF-D62F59AB8E78}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1624348800000)\/"},{"Title":"Saved by a Straw: Oral Health Benefits of Drinking Through a Stra...","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/benefits-of-drinking-through-a-straw","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/straw.png","ImageAlt":"close up of straws","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eStraws have become an icon in the fight against non-reusable plastics. Plastic straws make up about 7% of plastic product waste found in the U.S., and...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/benefits-of-drinking-through-a-straw\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Saved by a Straw: Oral Health Benefits of Drinking Through a Straw\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{0E27960D-9FD6-455B-9A67-F11AD294C6F5}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1623139200000)\/"},{"Title":"Why Healthy Eyes Matter to Our Overall Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/healthy-eyes-and-overall-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ-HEALTHY-EYES.png","ImageAlt":"mother and father with baby - healthy eyes","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWe are constantly using our eyes - to navigate, to read, and even to dream. But we donât often stop to think about the health of our eyes. You may not...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/healthy-eyes-and-overall-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why Healthy Eyes Matter to Our Overall Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{36339CA0-9342-459D-B73C-0B028DE325C2}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1623052800000)\/"},{"Title":"Healthy Snack Swaps for July 4th - and All Summer Long","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/healthy-snack-swaps-for-summer-fourth-of-july-bbq","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJCT-HEALTHY-SNACK.png","ImageAlt":"healthy snack swaps for 4th of july bbq","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen the 4th of July rolls around each summer, BBQ ingredients and red-white-and-blue desserts can start to pop up all around us. At the grocery store...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/healthy-snack-swaps-for-summer-fourth-of-july-bbq\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Healthy Snack Swaps for July 4th - and All Summer Long\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{D19FA24C-1DB1-4E64-9B9D-8784DF8DED1C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1622620800000)\/"},{"Title":"June is National Smile Month: Unleash your smile powerâ¢!","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/june-national-smile-month","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/smile-month-feat-250.png","ImageAlt":"National Smile Month","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eA smile is a quick, simple, and priceless way to engage with other people, but did you know it also has some grin-inducing health benefits? Studies ha...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/june-national-smile-month\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about June is National Smile Month: Unleash your smile powerâ¢!\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A9E259C7-7920-429C-9D1E-99D67A7868A3}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1621843200000)\/"},{"Title":"Opiate Prescriptions and the Community","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/opiate-prescriptions","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/opiates-and-community-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"opiates and community","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eUnderstand the current impact that opioid pain medications have on the community with this infographic. Itâs important for dentists and patients alike...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/opiate-prescriptions\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Opiate Prescriptions and the Community\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{0046EBC7-BC70-4639-ACA1-39970A24BDF0}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1620806400000)\/"},{"Title":"Fatherâs Day Craft with Recycled Toothbrushes and Baking Soda Pai...","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/fathers-day-craft","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/FathersDayActivity_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"fathers day craft","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eGrab supplies you already have in the craft cupboard for a Fatherâs Day card he wonât soon forget! 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841y/2021/impact-of-dentures-or-missing-teeth-on-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Impact-of-Dentures-on-Health_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"hand holding dentures in cup","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eTooth loss used to be inevitable. 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But the side effects associated with oral ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/marijuana-impacts-oral-health-over-time\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How Using Marijuana Impacts our Oral Health Overtime\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{CDB6C308-D917-4202-B406-CC0DAD9AB51F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1612771200000)\/"},{"Title":"3 Spring Crafts for Kids","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/spring-crafts-for-kids","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/craft-main.jpg","ImageAlt":"mother playing with baby","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIf you glance out your window, the weather may not be feeling like Spring quite yet. 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841supertooth virtual","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eItâs a bird, itâs a plane, itâsâ¦Captain Supertooth!\nThe Captain is known for being faster than a tooth chip repair. More powerful than a dentistâs dri...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2021/never-fear-captain-supertooth-is-here-virtual\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Soar with Captain Supertooth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{DC47D7FB-0D71-476F-A80A-49E9AC460710}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1612252800000)\/"},{"Title":"DIY: Make a Tooth Fairy Garden","Url":"/blog/entry/2021/diy-tooth-fairy-garden","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DIY-Make-a-Tooth-Fairy-Garden_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"diy tooth fairy garden","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eFairy Gardens are hot in the DIY domainâat least according to Pinterest. So why not make one inspired by your favorite tooth collector? 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Do you or your child need to wear a mouthguard for your A...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/complete-list-of-winter-sports-that-need-mouthguards\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Winter Sports that Need Mouthguards: The Complete List\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{901CF058-FD20-49C9-9F44-C595D1380807}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1607932800000)\/"},{"Title":"New Year\u0027s Resolutions: Make Them Stick ","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/make-your-new-years-resolution-stick","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/NYResolutionMakeThemStick700x250.png","ImageAlt":"woman clutching a cup of hot coffee looking out the window","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThe tradition of a New Yearâs Resolution can be traced right back to ancient Babylon, where Babylonians promised their God that they would return all ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/make-your-new-years-resolution-stick\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about New Year\u0027s Resolutions: Make Them Stick \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{6B74D737-51CE-42E5-B705-5EC55396489A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1607587200000)\/"},{"Title":"New Year = New Dental Benefits","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/new-year-new-dental-benefits","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/NewBenefitsYear_700x250.jpg","ImageAlt":"people sitting and working in conference room","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDental benefits might not be on the top of your holiday wish list, but there are plenty of reasons it should be!\n\n Teeth are about more than a pret...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/new-year-new-dental-benefits\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about New Year = New Dental Benefits\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{58351F36-7F91-44B5-B8C2-1CB519067139}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1606982400000)\/"},{"Title":"Rinse, Brush, or Floss! - Tricks to Dislodge Food from Your Teeth","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/how-to-get-food-out-of-your-teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Rise-Brush-or-Floss_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"man sitting in dentist chair","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eLetâs be honest, we all have been in a situation where we realize we have a huge something stuck in our teeth and stealthily â or perhaps not so steal...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/how-to-get-food-out-of-your-teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Rinse, Brush, or Floss! - Tricks to Dislodge Food from Your Teeth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{D7A20775-9CC9-4922-AD28-1F0D52AD4593}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1605686400000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Visits Decoded: Are Cleanings Necessary?","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/teeth-cleanings-are-necessary","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/AreDenalCleaningsNecessary_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"dentist cleaning man\u0027s teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWe get it, it can be quite the inconvenience. Do you really have to argue with the little ones, take off work and rearrange all plans just to go to th...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/teeth-cleanings-are-necessary\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental Visits Decoded: Are Cleanings Necessary?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1366540D-117C-4C3E-864D-DD48FE74A355}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1605513600000)\/"},{"Title":"5 Behaviors to Age Gracefully","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/how-to-age-gracefully","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/TipsForAgingGracefully_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"senior woman looking out the window","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eGuess what you and fine wine have in common? Thatâs right, you both get better with age! Getting older doesnât have to be something you dread. 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She makes more visits than Santa and is arch-rivals with the Easter Bunny (sugar and teeth just don\u0027t mix). But with s...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/all-about-the-tooth-fairy\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about All About the Tooth Fairy\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{BF596198-6229-4CDF-ADCB-9C40976C508C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1594713600000)\/"},{"Title":"âToothful Talesâ Childrenâs Book Teaches Kids the Importance of D...","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/toothful-tales-book","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/BookReviewToothfulTales_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"Toothful Tales","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDo you dread the day when you have to take your children to the dentist? Dr. Jeanette Courtad, DDS knows this feeling all too well. She decided to mak...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/toothful-tales-book\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about âToothful Talesâ Childrenâs Book Teaches Kids the Importance of Dental Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1E59C2CA-CF62-4930-9452-D0396FD9AFC1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1594368000000)\/"},{"Title":"Non-alcoholic Naturally Sweet Low-Sugar Summertime Sangria","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/low-sugar-non-alcoholic-summertime-sangria","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Low-Sugar-Summertime-Sangria_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"low sugar summertime sangria","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThe key to making a healthy, satisfying non-alcoholic sangria is managing the sugar content. 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841we have a cavity, and sometimes we donât. Find out why cavities hurt, ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/why-do-cavities-hurt\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why Do Cavities Hurt?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{D17A0421-3584-42C7-B8CE-382622BD3CEF}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1592208000000)\/"},{"Title":"The Difference Between Cat and Dog Teeth","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/difference-between-cat-and-dog-teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/The-difference-between-cat-and-dog-teeth_700x250.png","ImageAlt":"dog and cat looking at each other face to face","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eFrom temperament to toys, cats and dogs are vastly different. But what about your petâs teeth? Weâre not going to fight like cats and dogs, but we are...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/difference-between-cat-and-dog-teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Difference Between Cat and Dog Teeth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{CFF9E8D6-00C6-482A-B6A1-C59E061E786C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1591948800000)\/"},{"Title":"Sugar-Free Summer Drinks","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/best-sugar-free-summer-drinks","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/best-sugar-free-summer-drinks.png","ImageAlt":"ortho life max","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSummertime means weâre reaching for something cold and refreshing more often to keep us hydrated. Sometimes, that means grabbing a sports drink, soda ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2020/best-sugar-free-summer-drinks\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Sugar-Free Summer Drinks\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{EEC3D6B2-43E1-4726-8DCE-2E7CCAB6E18A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1591776000000)\/"},{"Title":"June is National Smile Month","Url":"/blog/entry/2020/june-is-national-smile-month","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/natl-smile-month-min.png","ImageAlt":"3 bowls of frozen banana ice cream flavors","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eJune is National Smile Month! Right now, our world looks and feels different â filled with uncertainty and many unknowns. 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841who created them, or when they were invented? The answer takes us back thousands of years. Huma...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/how-was-the-toothbrush-made\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Creation of the Modern Toothbrush \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{4F3642A5-C880-49B0-897D-C15C519526A2}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1574755200000)\/"},{"Title":"Why is My Tongue Sore?! Reasons and Solutions","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/reasons-for-a-sore-tongue","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Why-is-My-Tongue-Sore-Reasons-and-Solutions_800x600.png","ImageAlt":"young woman getting tongue examined","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThereâs a variety of reasons for tongue pain, and a bit tongue is only one of them. Most tongue injuries actually happen for other reasons. Here are t...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/reasons-for-a-sore-tongue\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Why is My Tongue Sore?! Reasons and Solutions\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{ECCD2131-84CF-42E4-8BB6-7FD1C82ACE7C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1574150400000)\/"},{"Title":"Kid Dental Injuries: Preparing Parents for Dental Emergencies","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/child-dental-emergencies","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/3-common-tooth-injuries.jpg","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAs every parent knows, children are prone to accidents, and dental injuries in kids are no exception.\n \nBack in the day, many teeth were lost to sport...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/child-dental-emergencies\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Kid Dental Injuries: Preparing Parents for Dental Emergencies\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{BAD6FDED-F64A-40F9-A312-C50D7DD733D8}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1573545600000)\/"},{"Title":"World Diabetes Day: Learn the Facts on Dental Care for Diabetes","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/diabetes-and-oral-health-facts","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/diabetes-and-oral-health.JPG","ImageAlt":"Diabetes \u0026 Your Dental Health","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDid you know that our oral health can significantly affect our overall health? 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Insurance terms are not something w...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/dental-benefits-102-learn-dental-terms\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental Benefits 102 - Guide to Dental Terminology\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{ED6A926F-7C2F-4850-A550-88177D5E779D}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1567756800000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Benefits 101","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/dental-benefits-101","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/dental-benefits-101.jpg","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWe know insurance can be confusing. But benefits can be beneficial. 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But really, you donât need to t...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/adding-new-baby-to-dental-benefits\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Adding Baby to Your Benefits \u0026 Dental Tips for New Parents\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F5A9AA83-936F-4B4A-956E-F46CF2BF1AD2}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Our Favorite Tooth Fairy Letters of All Time","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/adult-coloring-for-kids-at-heart","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ-toy.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen a baby tooth falls out, the Tooth Fairy flies in for her pearly white reward and leaves cash as a token of her appreciation. 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If youâre paying every month for dental benefits then itâs important to take ad...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/benefits-of-having-dental-insurance\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What are the Benefits of Having Dental Insurance?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{7B637185-DE47-4F49-A8DB-5DF7248A937A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"The Ultimate Braces Style Guide | Braces Style and Color","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/braces-style-guide","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Braces-style-guide-2018.jpg","ImageAlt":"the ultimate braces style guide","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003ePersonalizing your braces style and color is a fun way to express yourself and make wearing braces fun! Our braces color ideas are just a recommendati...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/braces-style-guide\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Ultimate Braces Style Guide | Braces Style and Color\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{9E408784-092E-44B7-B9A7-3445363FC068}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Breast Cancer: Your Mouth Matters","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/breast-cancer-and-oral-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/breast-cancer-awareness_2.jpg","ImageAlt":"pink ribbon with overlay: \"breast cancer awareness month\"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAre you seeing pink everywhere? Well, thatâs because it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! During this very important observance, it is important to ke...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/breast-cancer-and-oral-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Breast Cancer: Your Mouth Matters\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{9384D78C-1240-4F9B-8526-89D17C932250}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Calming Apps for Anxiety at the Dentist","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/calming-apps-for-anxiety-at-the-dentist","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/calming-apps-for-anxiety-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl smiling at phone","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAs many as 20% of people refuse to go to the dentist due to anxiety, whether it stems from embarrassment about the physical state of their mouth or fe...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/calming-apps-for-anxiety-at-the-dentist\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Calming Apps for Anxiety at the Dentist\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A0F4F0D6-A454-48AD-AACB-EF2A30A43645}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Can Fidget Spinners Help Dental Anxiety?","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/can-fidget-spinners-help-dental-anxiety","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/fidget-spinner-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"Fidget spinner","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWho knew fidgeting would become a fad? 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Fidget spinners came on the scene in...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/can-fidget-spinners-help-dental-anxiety\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Can Fidget Spinners Help Dental Anxiety?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{55505B08-9E60-4B21-BCD3-9D0B77522536}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Celebrating 45 Years","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/celebrating-45-years","ImageUrl":"","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eOn July 8th, 2014 we celebrate our 45th birthday, recognizing the date in 1969 on which the New Jersey Dental Service Plan, now known as Delta Dental ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/celebrating-45-years\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Celebrating 45 Years\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{393A9EDF-2A64-4264-88A6-44C44C548ED9}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Celebrating the Superheroes of Customer Service","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/celebrating-the-superheroes-of-customer-service","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/kid-superhero.jpg","ImageAlt":"Kid superhero","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eCustomer service is a vital part of our everyday operations. We are in the business of ensuring you are happy with the level of service you receive fr...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/celebrating-the-superheroes-of-customer-service\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Celebrating the Superheroes of Customer Service\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{B33B9A93-A90E-4E64-835E-0C58643BC0DD}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Child Abuse Prevention Training - PANDA","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Child-Abuse-Prevention-Training-PANDA","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/panda-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"small smiling children lined up in front of a colorful wall","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nEach year there are more than 3 million reports of suspected child abuse filed in the United States, and many more go unreported.\nIn New Jersey, 48,0...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Child-Abuse-Prevention-Training-PANDA\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Child Abuse Prevention Training - PANDA\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{B90295F7-6A08-41F2-8AF6-EB9D0EFBEAA9}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Coinsurance vs. Copay","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Coinsurance-vs-Copay","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/coinsurance-vs-copay-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"man smiling on the phone while looking at computer","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eInsurance can be really confusing, like coinsurance vs. copay. 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841oinsurance vs. Copay\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{E74C530E-7718-4897-93EC-AF92D4460EE1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Creative Activities for Children\u0027s Dental Health Month Festivitie...","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/creative-activities-for-childrens-dental-health-month","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/activities-children-dental-health-month-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"kids laughing while playing activities","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eUntreated tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, so the ADA deemed the month of February National Childrenâs Dental Health Month ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/creative-activities-for-childrens-dental-health-month\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Creative Activities for Children\u0027s Dental Health Month Festivities\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{4BAF080A-0A07-47A9-81C0-600515BDB2A2}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Bites - Good and Bad Food for Your Teeth","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/dental-bites","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/wine.jpg","ImageAlt":"wine pouring into glass","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eIf youâre anything like me, you want your smile to impress someone upon first meeting. 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Itâs used for very important things like eating, speaking and smiling. ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Guide-to-Dental-Anatomy\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Guide to Dental Anatomy - What are Teeth Made Of?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A10DB880-B7E8-44D4-9A78-44F310377D92}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Gum Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment \u0026 Prevention","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Gum-Disease-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment-and-Prevention","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/gum-disease-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman smiling with healthy gums","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nIf youâre one of those people who are diligent about brushing and flossing every day, then good for you! But what if you donât? What can happen if yo...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Gum-Disease-Causes-Symptoms-Treatment-and-Prevention\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Gum Disease: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment \u0026 Prevention\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A712840D-C52E-4A30-B5E3-30AD4DBE69C8}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Healthy Cafeteria Food Can Make A Positive Impact on Oral Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Healthy-Cafeteria-Food-Can-Make-A-Positive-Impact-on-Oral-Health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/school-lunches-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"Kids eating lunch at school","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eFrom vending machines to healthy cafeteria food, school nutrition is a hot topic. And it should beâchildren consume approximately 50% of their calorie...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Healthy-Cafeteria-Food-Can-Make-A-Positive-Impact-on-Oral-Health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Healthy Cafeteria Food Can Make A Positive Impact on Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{47DE155F-4BD6-4C83-BEC1-C5D49604E907}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Healthy Holiday Gifts and Stocking Stuffers","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/healthy-holiday-gifts-and-stocking-stuffers","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/kid-at-christmas.jpg","ImageAlt":"Kid opening gift","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eBetween all the cookies, candy canes and cocktails, healthy Christmas gifts are a welcome addition to the post-holiday season. 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This is a distressing...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-Eating-Disorders-Can-Affect-Oral-Health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How Eating Disorders Can Affect Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{BB23EFFF-DD6C-45BB-8CB3-39C52A5E0585}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How Saliva Affects Your Teeth and Oral Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-Saliva-Affects-Your-Teeth-and-Oral-Health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/saliva-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"small smiling children lined up in front of a colorful wall","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nYou probably donât give much thought about the saliva in your mouth, but what you may
841not know is that sufficient saliva production is important for ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-Saliva-Affects-Your-Teeth-and-Oral-Health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How Saliva Affects Your Teeth and Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{8140E15E-A221-4B62-9559-B9EB9EE5C553}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How To Become a Dental Hygenist","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/how-to-become-a-dental-hygenist","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/How-to-Become-A-Hygienist-Feature-Photo.jpg","ImageAlt":"how to become a dental hygenist cartoon","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eConsidering a career as a dental hygienist? As one of the fastest growing jobs in America, there are many perks to stepping into the dental-sphere. St...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/how-to-become-a-dental-hygenist\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How To Become a Dental Hygenist\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F4B43F56-C0F0-4CE1-8395-1E90B65DF3C4}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Become a Pediatric Dentist","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/how-to-become-a-pediatric-dentist","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/be-a-pediatric-dentist-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"dentist showing young girl her teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003ePediatric dentists play a vital role for children who have special needs, prefer a gentle touch, or have unique oral health care circumstances. 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841ing greater focus on employee health and offering employee wellness programs as part of their benefits pac...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Improve-Your-Employee-Wellness-Program\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Improve Your Employee Wellness Program\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{E60CB8B2-4321-4407-9EA5-E2990B1FA3DE}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Recognize Fear of Dentistry in a Loved One","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Recognize-Fear-of-Dentistry-in-a-Loved-One","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/recognize-fear-in-loved-one-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"Woman watching anxious man","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eFear and anxiety can present in different ways. 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Each year more than 30,000 new cases of oral...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/know-risks-oral-cancer\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Do You Know The Risks of Oral Cancer?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1DCB005A-6C06-47F9-90C5-61662FDBAF34}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"3 Smile-Safe Suckers","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/lollipop","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Lollipop.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl eating a lollipop","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWe hate to tell our teeth this, but we love lollipops! 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We discuss if mouthwash for dandruff is a viable treatment opti...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/mouthwash-for-dandruff\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Can I use Mouthwash to Get Rid of Dandruff?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{FB4837CE-43E1-4A33-BA0F-0F021BDF1223}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"National Dentist Day is March 6th: Why Do You \"Heart\" Your Dentis...","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/national-dentist-day","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/national-dentist-day-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl taking a selfie with her dentist and dental hygenist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eEvery year, National Dentist Day falls on March 6th and itâs one of our favorite days! We know the reasons we love the dentist like the back of our ha...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/national-dentist-day\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about National Dentist Day is March 6th: Why Do You \"Heart\" Your Dentist?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{AF63C77E-613E-4738-B594-AB30E12854E0}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How Obesity is Linked to Poor Oral Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Obesity-and-Poor-Oral-Health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/oral-health-obesity-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"scale on black ground","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nUnfortunately, obesity is a growing epidemic in America. There are an increasing number of related health issues connected to obesity, such as diabet...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Obesity-and-Poor-Oral-Health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How Obesity is Linked to Poor Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{2D14DBBB-591C-42E8-8DA9-C77AF683B46E}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Opiate Prescriptions and the Community","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/opiate-prescriptions","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/opiates-and-community-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"pill bottles spilling out","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nUnderstand the current impact that opioid pain medications have on the community with this infographic. Itâs important for dentists and patients alik...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/opiate-prescriptions\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Opiate Prescriptions and the Community\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1B18F9B8-A280-4D12-9F48-04E48373ACA3}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Oral Health \u0026 Pregnancy - Seeing a Dentist While Pregnant","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Oral-Health-and-Pregnancy","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/pregnancy-oral-health-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"pregnant woman eating an apple ","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nBeing vigilant with good oral hygiene is important at all times and even more so during pregnancy. A womanâs body goes thru lots of changes during pr...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Oral-Health-and-Pregnancy\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Oral Health \u0026 Pregnancy - Seeing a Dentist While Pregnant\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{0D9A270D-C412-468E-BBFC-844AE30113DE}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Oral Health and the Common Cold","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/oral-health-and-the-common-cold","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/oral-health-and-the-common-cold-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"Girl sneezing","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eItâs cold season, which means the germ-sharing festivities are well underway. If your household is like most, thereâs a domino effect of colds passing...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/oral-health-and-the-common-cold\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Oral Health and the Common Cold\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{DA420C40-18CE-491D-A52C-35A9D414DB24}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Orthodontic Question and Answer","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/orthodontic-question-answer-information","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/ortho-q-and-a.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl holding red retainer from orthodontist","IntroCopy":"We often get questions about orthodontics from dental offices. Weâve c
841ompiled these answers to our most frequently asked questions.","Id":"{D5AA8FE8-5043-4545-9449-F435185EEEC1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Plain Language and Dental Health Literacy: Words to Avoid with Pa...","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/plain-language-and-dental-health-literacy","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/Words-to-Avoid-with-Patients.png","ImageAlt":"words to avoid with patients","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eUsing plain language in the dental office means communicating with our patients so that they understand the message the first time they hear or read i...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/plain-language-and-dental-health-literacy\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Plain Language and Dental Health Literacy: Words to Avoid with Patients\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{6229E7BC-1507-48FD-965B-A614FE4B5BC0}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Puberty, Pregnancy \u0026 Beyond: A Women\u0027s Oral Health Timeline","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/puberty-pregnancy-and-beyond","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_Puberty-Pregnancy-and-Beyond-A-Womens-Oral-Health-Timeline-Infographic-02.jpg","ImageAlt":"three women of different ages laughing, with overlay: \"puberty, pregnancy, menopause\"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThroughout womanhood, you will face many changesâamong those are oral health issues. Women have unique hormones changes.\nLearn about the 3 life stages...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/puberty-pregnancy-and-beyond\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Puberty, Pregnancy \u0026 Beyond: A Women\u0027s Oral Health Timeline\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{991BE1E1-FAA8-4C52-9FE3-E8163E17BD65}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Older Adults: 3 Oral Health Issues to Look Out For","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/seniors-3-oral-health-issues-to-look-out-for","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/3-oral-health-issues-in-older-adults.jpg","ImageAlt":"elderly woman smiling","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eAge is just a number.\nIâm sure youâve heard this old saying before, but is it true? Whether youâre 6 or 60, oral health problems plague us all. Surpri...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/seniors-3-oral-health-issues-to-look-out-for\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Older Adults: 3 Oral Health Issues to Look Out For\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{762BA7AA-1CE3-47F9-8C76-A6CAB66CBF02}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Springtime Toothaches | Allergies and Sinus Pressure in New Jerse...","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/springtime-toothaches-allergies-sinus-pressure","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/Seasonal-Allergies-Can-Spring-Flowers-Bring-Toothache-Power--e1430421571645.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl laughing","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSeasonal allergies can obnoxiously stuff up your day. Though weâre all for the warmer months, the allergies they bring are not so welcome. When the we...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/springtime-toothaches-allergies-sinus-pressure\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Springtime Toothaches | Allergies and Sinus Pressure in New Jersey\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{CBBF5DCF-DB99-4936-AFE3-AF1E188BCBF1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"The Cutest Smiling Animals of all Time","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/the-cutest-smiling-animals-of-all-time","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/dog-smiling.jpg","ImageAlt":"dog smiling behind counter","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is it about cuddly kittens and droopy-eyed dogs that melt our heart and widen our smiles? Believe it or not, researchers have studied the science...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/the-cutest-smiling-animals-of-all-time\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Cutest Smiling Animals of all Time\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{7FE9B935-2B78-4232-B47A-C9E48CD7B71A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"The Mouth and Body Connection","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/The-Mouth-and-Body-Connection","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/mouth-body.jpg","ImageAlt":"close up of woman\u0027s mouth open wide","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eOver the teeth, past the gums, look out body here it comes! How does dental hygiene affect your health? In more ways than one. Poor oral health can in...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/The-Mouth-and-Body-Connection\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about The Mouth and Body Connection\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{4D73C0FD-82C6-48BB-96B6-683F18F0C1F6}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"These Outdoor Activities Can Cause Dental Disaster","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/These-Outdoor-Activities-Can-Cause-Dental-Disaster","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ-kid-summer-dental-injuries.jpg","ImageAlt":"boy on a bike","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eHot temps and the sunshine are prime time for summer favorites, like skateboarding and swimming. But outdoor fun can go south, especially when mouth i...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/These-Outdoor-Activities-Can-Cause-Dental-Disaster\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about These Outdoor Activities Can Cause Dental Disaster\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{AA7D1AA5-C64B-4D22-8EAD-F9E807897E87}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Tongue Piercings \u0026 Effects on Oral Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Tongue-Piercings-and-Effects-on-Oral-Health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/tongue-piercing-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"tongue piercing tools","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nOne way people show their personal style is with body piercings, but there is one type of piercing that is actually problematic for your oral health....\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Tongue-Piercings-and-Effects-on-Oral-Health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Tongue Piercings \u0026 Effects on Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{40E73018-0926-4FBF-89A6-2F21A79111E8}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Top 3 Reasons Your Teeth Love Turkey Day","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/top-3-reasons-teeth-love-turkey-day","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/teeth-love-turkey-day-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"Girls smiling as woman carries turkey","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eYour teeth enjoy Thanksgiving dinner just as much as you do. The vegetables and protein we enjoy with family and friends benefit our oral and overall ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/top-3-reasons-teeth-love-turkey-day\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Top 3 Reasons Your Teeth Love Turkey Day\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{FAD77CEA-F867-4970-A9C7-69B337FCABE1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Breakfast Battle: WaWa Nutrition vs. Dunkin\u0027 Donuts","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/wawa-vs-dunkin","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/WaWa-Coffee-Nutrition-vs-Dunkin-Donuts-Coffee-Nutrition.jpg","ImageAlt":"cup of coffee","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhen it comes to WaWa nutrition, is their menu better for you than Dunkinâ Donutsâ? This is one breakfast battle New Jersey residents canât seem to ag...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/wawa-vs-dunkin\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Breakfast Battle: WaWa Nutrition vs. Dunkin\u0027 Donuts\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{8E33846D-9EF9-4AAC-92C2-555A54EBC23A}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"What Does the Tooth Fairy Do With Your Teeth?","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/what-does-the-tooth-fairy-do-with-your-teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/tooth-fairy-teeth-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"Young girl dressed as fairy","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThe Tooth Fairy flutters in and takes our lost teeth, leaving small tokens of appreciation. But this leaves us wonderingâ¦\nWhat does the Tooth Fairy do...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/what-does-the-tooth-fairy-do-with-your-teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What Does the Tooth Fairy Do With Your Teeth?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C0BCE9B3-2D62-4292-9D40-FE8410FC5B7E}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Visits Decoded: What is a Dental Cleaning?","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/what-is-a-dental-cleaning","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/whatisadentac-leanings.jpg","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eBrushing and flossing are essential parts of the regular daily smile care routine. Getting your teeth cleaned at the dentist should happen at least tw...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/what-is-a-dental-cleaning\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental Visits Decoded: What is a Dental Cleaning?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{9151C461-6AC4-4F50-9A53-BB43AD00EE6F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"What\u0027s In A Smile?","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/whats-in-a-smile","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/the-ultimate-smile-infographic.jpg","ImageAlt":"the ultimate smile infographic","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eJune is National Smile Month and weâre giddy with grins! 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Xylitol and stevia are both tooth-friendlier alternatives, but how do these sw...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/xylitol-vs-stevia\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Sugar Swap Showdown: Xylitol vs. Stevia\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{2811A5B9-D784-4279-AFED-CF1504486C55}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Your Dentist Can Detect More Than Cavities","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/your-dentist-can-detect-more-than-cavities","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/DDNJ_Oral_Cancer.jpg","ImageAlt":"Man getting an exam at the dentist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n\n\n48,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. If youâve used tobacco or had a history of HPV, youâre at a higher risk of contracti...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/your-dentist-can-detect-more-than-cavities\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Your Dentist Can Detect More Than Cavities\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{745FDE1D-657F-4E7F-B225-6397FF0E6B1E}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"13 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/13-Tips-to-Overcome-Your-Fear-of-the-Dentist","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/dentist-fear---compressed.png","ImageAlt":"man at dentist giving thumbs up in chair","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n \nDoes the thought of visiting the dentist make you break out in a cold sweat?\nIf so, it may be comforting to know you are not alone! For many people...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/13-Tips-to-Overcome-Your-Fear-of-the-Dentist\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 13 Tips to Overcome Your Fear of the Dentist\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F49E7059-E307-4504-AE8D-1444FF5F9096}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Bad Luck or Bad Behavior: What is the Cause of Cavities?","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/cause-of-cavities","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/cavities-luck-or-behavior-1.jpg","ImageAlt":"young girl at the dentist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWhat is the cause of cavitiesâbad genes or eating too many jellybeans? Itâs hard pick just one. Slamming sweets and your family history can equally pl...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/cause-of-cavities\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Bad Luck or Bad Behavior: What is the Cause of Cavities?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{330E0583-C76D-4871-88ED-E59EFB796169}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental X-Rays Safe for Children When Necessary ","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/dental-x-rays-safe-for-children","ImageUrl":"","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eChildren are unique and their need for dental X-rays varies, too. Delta Dental of New Jersey encourages parents to be well informed about how often th...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/dental-x-rays-safe-for-children\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental X-Rays Safe for Children When Necessary \u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{097DA8C8-FC07-43C1-9D2F-450740F4A728}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Dentists Can Identify Up to 120 Diseases in Your Mouth","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Dentists-Can-Identify-up-to-120-Diseases-in-Your-Mouth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/dentist-disease---compressed.png","ImageAlt":"female dentist examining patient","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n \nSince most people see their dentist more often than other medical professionals, your dentist may actually be the one to detect signs of disease in...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Dentists-Can-Identify-up-to-120-Diseases-in-Your-Mouth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dentists Can Identify Up to 120 Diseases in Your Mouth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{002FCF43-D840-4498-B67B-79BD2DD4B0E7}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Employee Wellness With Dental Care Pays Off","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Employee-Wellness-With-Dental-Care-Pays-Off","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/wellness.jpg","ImageAlt":"employee wellness program","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n\nCompanies seeking to maintain their competitive edge look at many opportunities, assets and cost factors, that impact their bottom line. This includ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Employee-Wellness-With-Dental-Care-Pays-Off\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Employee Wellness With Dental Care Pays Off\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{86F53654-8F13-4F32-B0C7-B7B0C003CCCB}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How Dental Insurance Helps Save You Money","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-Dental-Insurance-Helps-Save-You-M
841oney","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/how-dental-insurance-helps-save-money-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"green piggy bank sitting on gray background","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n \nBenjamin Franklin said: âAn ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cureâ, and his wise words certainly still apply today, particularly with regard...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-Dental-Insurance-Helps-Save-You-Money\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How Dental Insurance Helps Save You Money\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{5A339BD5-703D-459A-A863-144830E4D06E}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How Regular Dentist Visits Can Reveal Signs of Diabetes","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-Regular-Dentist-Visits-Can-Reveal-Signs-of-Diabetes","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/dentist-diabetes---compressed.png","ImageAlt":"woman in dental chair getting a dental check up","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n \nIt\u0027s a shocking statisticâ nearly 26 million Americans suffer from Diabetes. 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Even if you are a regular twice-a-day brusher, if you\u0027re not flossing...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Floss-Your-Teeth-The-Dos-and-Donts-of-Flossing\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Floss Your Teeth: The Do\u0027s and Don\u0027ts of Flossing\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{68A893BB-3898-4DD8-A2CE-23C0BACD589F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Get Rid of Bad Breath \u0026 What Causes Halitosis","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Get-Rid-of-Bad-Breath","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/bad-breath.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman with bad breath covering her mouth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nBad breath isn\u0027t only embarrassing, it can be a symptom of a greater oral health or medical problem.\nHalitosisâthe medical term for bad breathâis not...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Get-Rid-of-Bad-Breath\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Get Rid of Bad Breath \u0026 What Causes Halitosis\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{374AB36C-B1A0-4551-8A42-652A44788D2B}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Quit Smoking - Health Costs \u0026 Benefits","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Quit-Smoking","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/quit-smoking---compressed.png","ImageAlt":"woman flossing her teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n \nHave you ever considered what you might do if you had an extra $15,000 available to spend?\nPerhaps you would take that dream-vacation, buy the boat...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Quit-Smoking\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Quit Smoking - Health Costs \u0026 Benefits\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A3B4A171-1E86-484F-9509-3F7BCC09E923}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"11 Dental and Oral Health Statistics","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/11-Dental-and-Oral-Health-Statistics","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/dental-statistics-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"dental statistics charts","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nFor those who are fortunate to have good jobs with health and dental insurance â having biannual dental checkups can help to catch oral health concer...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/11-Dental-and-Oral-Health-Statistics\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 11 Dental and Oral Health Statistics\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{EB745419-A7AF-4B49-8324-AFEDDB1A7967}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Everything You Need to Know About Receding Gums","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Receding-Gums","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/receding-gums---compressed.png","ImageAlt":"receding gums","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n \nThe danger with receding gums is that the damage happens so gradually you don\u0027t realize it\u0027s happening at first.  Initial signs of receding gums ar...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Receding-Gums\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Everything You Need to Know About Receding Gums\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1D992403-9ECA-46B5-A953-FDFC3653CBAD}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Brush Your Teeth the Correct Way","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Brush-Your-Teeth-the-Correct-Way","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/clean-teeth-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman holding toothbrush with toothpaste on it","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nMost of us are taught at a young age the importance of brushing our teeth. Yet, many adults still don\u0027t really know the correct way to brush their te...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Brush-Your-Teeth-the-Correct-Way\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Brush Your Teeth the Correct Way\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F10B310B-05C8-472A-A268-098B925FBA6C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Handle a Dental Emergency When on Vacation","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Handle-a-Dental-Emergency-When-on-Vacation","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/vacation-blog.jpg","ImageAlt":"hammock attached to palm trees on the beach","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nYou probably spend plenty of time planning for your vacation, but chances are you are not planning ahead for the possibility of any dental emergenci...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-to-Handle-a-Dental-Emergency-When-on-Vacation\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Handle a Dental Emergency When on Vacation\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{A9D9A2B0-A5F7-43A1-9D24-2DD44D22B857}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"How to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/How-To-Get-Your-Kids-To-Brush-Their-Teeth","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/little-girl-brushing-teeth---compressed.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n \nIf you find it a struggle to get your kids to brush their teeth regularly, you are not alone! You\u0027ve probably heard this from your children\u0027s denti...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/How-To-Get-Your-Kids-To-Brush-Their-Teeth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{ECC0F5D8-D8FE-4DD1-94EF-CB79DF57F503}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Everything You Need to Know About Plaque","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Plaque","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/plaque-compressed.jpg","ImageAlt":"woman getting plaque cleaned off of teeth","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\nPLAQUE... you definitely have heard about it, and you most definitely do not want it on your teeth!\nWhat exactly IS plaque? Where does it comes from,...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Everything-You-Need-to-Know-About-Plaque\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Everything You Need to Know About Plaque\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{7242296D-67E8-4F20-AD0E-2E0BF33D5E5F}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548230400000)\/"},{"Title":"Anatomy of a Tooth","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Anatomy-of-a-tooth","ImageUrl":"","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eEvery tooth in a manâs head is more valuable than a diamond. â Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605\nThis âtoothâ quote was written during the Age of...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/Anatomy-of-a-tooth\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Anatomy of a Tooth\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{1BECC738-B06F-4F71-B0CC-01FA5D0D5318}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548201600000)\/"},{"Title":"\u0027Tis the Season for Nostalgia: Jersey Holiday Fun","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/Jersey-Holiday-Fun","ImageUrl":"","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eWintertime seems to bring on nostalgia. 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And, i...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/what-is-tooth-enamel\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about What Is Tooth Enamel?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{F7F28984-1C8A-43A4-85C3-BF272F5DE1B2}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548201600000)\/"},{"Title":"Swimmers, Take Note of These 3 Mouth Concerns","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/3-mouth-concerns-for-swimmers","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/girl-swimming.jpg","ImageAlt":"Girl swimming in a pool with goggles","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSwimming pools require balance and proper care. Frequent swimming in pools can also put swimmers at risk.\n \n3 common concerns competitive swimmers sho...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/3-mouth-concerns-for-swimmers\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Swimmers, Take Note of These 3 Mouth Concerns\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{3E24FB82-DB21-482E-83D9-F2A102389EFC}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548144000000)\/"},{"Title":"3 Products You Shouldn\u0027t Leave in a Hot Car","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/3-products-you-shouldnt-leave-in-a-hot-car","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/3-Products-You-Shouldnt-Leave-in-a-Hot-Car.jpg","ImageAlt":"girl on her phone in backseat of a car","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eOnce you park at the pool, you canât wait to cool off with a dive into the deep end. But while youâre cooling off, your car is heating up to a scorchi...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/3-products-you-shouldnt-leave-in-a-hot-car\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about 3 Products You Shouldn\u0027t Leave in a Hot Car\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{13292FBF-9381-4D80-89A6-B4A586263CE3}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548144000000)\/"},{"Title":"Celebrate the Season with 3 Spring Crafts for Kids","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/3-spring-crafts-for-kids","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/3-Spring-DIYs-to-Bloom-Your-Crafty-Side-.jpg","ImageAlt":"child laughing while being embraced by woman and painting eggs","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003e\n\n\nIf you glance out your window, the weather may not be feeling like Spring quite yet. Though Mother Nature may not always agree, but the calendar do...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/3-spring-crafts-for-kids\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Celebrate the Season with 3 Spring Crafts for Kids\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{3DEAAF5D-558D-4BC3-BBDF-7A88EDA456DD}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548144000000)\/"},{"Title":"When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a...","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/dental-hygiene-are-you-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/tooth-trivia-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"young girl smiling taking a quiz","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003ePop quiz, hotshot! You might think you know your stuff when it comes to the basics of dental care, so letâs put your dental hygiene awareness to the t...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/dental-hygiene-are-you-smarter-than-a-fifth-grader\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about When it Comes to Dental Hygiene Awareness, Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{0AE5096E-70C2-4F82-A32B-A20B717F06B6}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548144000000)\/"},{"Title":"Specialize in Geriatric Dental Care | What it Takes and Why You S...","Url":"/blog/entry/2019/geriatric-dental-care","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/geriatric-dental-care-720.jpg","ImageAlt":"elderly woman at the dentist","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eThe number of individuals in the US that are 65 and older has grown more than any other age group in the US. In fact, the older adult age group has ha...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2019/geriatric-dental-care\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Specialize in Geriatric Dental Care | What it Takes and Why You Should\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{2F459434-4B88-4E5B-801F-2837557F224B}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1548144000000)\/"},{"Title":"Special Investigations Unit Looks Into Hundreds of Cases of Suspe...","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/SIU-investigates-hundreds-of-dental-fraud-cases-every-year","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/SIU-investigation-fraud.jpg","ImageAlt":"SIU dental insurance fraud investigation","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDelta Dental is committed to stopping fraud. Our Claim Verification department, also known as the Special Investigations Unit (SIU), has operated sinc...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2018/SIU-investigates-hundreds-of-dental-fraud-cases-every-year\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Special Investigations Unit Looks Into Hundreds of Cases of Suspected Fraud Each Year\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C86AFC9B-AC11-4953-8F8E-C753D62FB92C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1544166000000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Services on the Claim Should Match Services Rendered","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/dental-services-on-claim-should-match-services-rendered","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/services-rendered-match-claim.jpg","ImageAlt":"services rendered should match services on insurance claim","IntroCopy":"A claim submitted to Delta Dental of New Jersey must accurately reflect the actual service or procedure that was rendered.","Id":"{7473D50B-CEC3-4988-B4A8-1EE9FC07FC9D}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1543564800000)\/"},{"Title":"Date of Service on Claims Should Be Date When Service Performed, ...","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/dental-claim-date-should-match-service-completion-date","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/insurance-claim-date.jpg","ImageAlt":"calendar ","IntroCopy":"A claim submitted to Delta Dental of New Jersey must accurately reflect the date when the service or procedure was actually performed.","Id":"{5AE3AD99-9B63-4B9A-9730-CCB9D57886F1}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1543561200000)\/"},{"Title":"On-Site Dental Visits Key to Combating Fraud","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/on-site-dental-visits-key-to-combatting-fraud","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/on-site-dentist-visit.jpg","ImageAlt":"on-site dentist visit to fight fraud","IntroCopy":"One way Delta Dental aggressively combats insurance fraud is through claim verification. ","Id":"{EF37D6AD-9000-4D05-BD07-D8AC7AE5EBA9}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1543474800000)\/"},{"Title":"How Yoga Benefits Oral Health","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/how-yoga-benefits-oral-health","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/yoga-blog---compressed.png","ImageAlt":"yoga positions in sunset","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eSeattle is the fourth biggest yoga town in the US! We have 343+ registered yoga instructors. Even our beloved Seahawks make it part of their training ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2018/how-yoga-benefits-oral-health\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about How Yoga Benefits Oral Health\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{C7E821C6-AF5C-4FC3-BD88-884CCE352A60}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1543392000000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Insurance Fraud Could Mean Hefty Fines, Loss of License","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/dental-insurance-fraud-fines-loss-of-license","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/fraud-fines.jpg","ImageAlt":"dental insurance fraud fines","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eInsurance fraud is a crime, and Delta Dental is committed to stopping it. We are required by law to report any reasonable suspicion of fraud to the Of...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2018/dental-insurance-fraud-fines-loss-of-license\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental Insurance Fraud Could Mean Hefty Fines, Loss of License\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{D9B04FB2-DC11-498F-A7E0-70D5D350A003}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1543215600000)\/"},{"Title":"Delta Dental Wages Aggressive Fight Against Fraud","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/delta-dental-fights-insurance-fraud","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/fight-dental-insurance-fraud.jpg","ImageAlt":"fight dental insurance fraud","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eâWhen health care providers commit fraud, it is particularly disturbing, because the integrity of the health insurance claims process depends on the t...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2018/delta-dental-fights-insurance-fraud\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Delta Dental Wages Aggressive Fight Against Fraud\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{53688AB3-7800-4CDE-8548-702C0A9FA297}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1542870000000)\/"},{"Title":"Important Notice Concerning Revisions to Bylaws and Participating...","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/revisions-to-bylaws-participating-dentist-rules-regulations","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/corrective-action.jpg","ImageAlt":"corrective action","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eDelta Dental recently revised its Article XIV, Sections 5-8 of its Bylaws and Sections 1, 4, 8 and 16 of the Rules and Regulations. The revisions are ...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2018/revisions-to-bylaws-participating-dentist-rules-regulations\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Important Notice Concerning Revisions to Bylaws and Participating Dentist Rules and Regulations\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{101D0A8A-7DC8-4D1D-8F72-D4F35EF93A0C}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1542870000000)\/"}
841,{"Title":"Waiving a Patient Copayment? You Must Let Us Know","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/notify-insurance-if-dental-copayment-waived","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/notify-waiving-copay.jpg","ImageAlt":"green phone hanging","IntroCopy":"Claims submitted to Delta Dental of New Jersey must conspicuously disclose a dentistâs intent to waive a patientâs copayment responsibility.","Id":"{90E44D82-A32B-4EB5-A0B8-97E71889CCDF}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1542006000000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Insurance Fraud Case Study - Is it Fraud or Not?","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/dental-insurance-fraud-case-is-it-fraud-or-not","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/insurance-fraud-stamp.jpg","ImageAlt":"insurance fraud stamp","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eOur office receives numerous calls from dentists asking how to deal with instances of insurance fraud. Here is an example from our case files. What wo...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2018/dental-insurance-fraud-case-is-it-fraud-or-not\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental Insurance Fraud Case Study - Is it Fraud or Not?\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{94D02854-11C7-4251-AB07-93931D540C02}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1541660400000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Insurance Claim Forms Must State Actual Amount Collected f...","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/dental-insurance-claim-forms-must-state-actual-service-amount","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/dental-insurance-claims.jpg","ImageAlt":"3 insurance claim flags against a blue sky","IntroCopy":"Dentists must correctly report to Delta Dental of New Jersey only the actual dollars being collected for the services reported on their claims.","Id":"{7497D35A-5B2E-404D-B0E5-19050BC17324}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1540969200000)\/"},{"Title":"Pros \u0026 Cons of 8 Types of Dental Floss","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/8-types-of-floss","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/dental-floss-compressed.png","ImageAlt":"","IntroCopy":"Getting braces is exciting and overwhelming. But, caring for braces is super simple. Here are 6 tips to keep your teeth healthy with braces.\n\n","Id":"{4E0C8554-5624-4A34-BC0C-EA190F56CA28}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1539759600000)\/"},{"Title":"Dental Insurance Claims Must Not Exceed Dentist\u0027s Usual Fees","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/dental-insurance-claims-must-not-exceed-dentist-fees","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/dental-insurance-claims.jpg","ImageAlt":"3 insurance claim flags against a blue sky","IntroCopy":"\u003cp\u003eA participating provider must submit filed fees that reflect the fees most frequently charged to and collected from their uninsured patients for the s...\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\u0027/blog/entry/2018/dental-insurance-claims-must-not-exceed-dentist-fees\u0027 aria-label=\u0027Read more about Dental Insurance Claims Must Not Exceed Dentist\u0027s Usual Fees\u0027\u003eRead more\u003c/a\u003e\u003c/p\u003e","Id":"{342191B2-B62D-49A2-8296-E5051918D582}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1539759600000)\/"},{"Title":"DIY Toothpaste: Do or Don\u0027t?","Url":"/blog/entry/2018/diy-toothpaste","ImageUrl":"/-/media/DDNJ/blog/toothpaste-diy-compressed.png","ImageAlt":"toothpaste being squeezed onto toothbrush","IntroCopy":"Humans have been making their own toothpaste for centuries. But, does DIY toothpaste really work? Let\u0027s explore.","Id":"{06FE35C9-471C-4EC9-9C21-2445C7FF1E94}","PublishDate":"\/Date(1537340400000)\/"}]; </script>
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