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May 6th, 2016 - Press Release
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Number of Pregnant Women in U.S. Getting Dental Care on the Rise
More pregnant women in the United States are paying attention to an often overlooked area, their oral health. According to new survey data from Delta Dental, the number of pregnant women going to the dentist has seen an increase of nearly seven percent over last year. The data is being released in conjunction with Pregnancy Awareness Month, which is celebrated in May. ...March 1st, 2016 - Press Release
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Today, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement between the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation and the Hennepin Healthcare System to create a new dental clinic funded by a $4.6 million grant from the Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation. In recognition of the leadership grant, the clinic will be named the Delta Dental Oral Health Center at HCMC. ...February 26th, 2016 - Press Release
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Average Monetary Gift From the Tooth Fairy Sinks by 10.32%
Amidst tumultuous times on Wall Street, Tooth Fairy giving has taken a nosedive. According to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll sponsored by Delta Dental, the Tooth Fairy’s cash gifts have dipped to $3.91, down 10.32% compared to $4.36 in 2014. ...February 1st, 2016 - Press Release
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Children’s Oral Health in America: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
It’s Children’s Dental Health Month in America, so let’s start with the good news: according to their parents, the majority of kids in the countryare brushing their teeth at least twice a day and flossing. A new survey of parents by Delta Dental finds that regular flossing (43%) and brushing (28%) are some of the toughest tasks to get kids to do among common activities such as eating vegetables (40%), helping out with chores (50%) and doing homework (25%). ...January 26th, 2016 - Press Release
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Delta Dental of Minnesota announced today that the insurance ratings organization, A.M. Best Company, reaffirmed its Best’s Credit Rating of ‘A’ (Excellent) for the 17th consecutive year. This is among the highest ratings of any dental plan in the nation. ...January 26th, 2016 - Press Release
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Delta Dental of Minnesota Foundation awarded seven multi-year grants totaling $1.5 million to programming that supports Delta Dental of Minnesota’s mission of improving health through oral health in Minnesota. ...January 13th, 2016 - Press Release
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Final Opportunity for 2016 Dedicated to Minnesota Dentists Applicants
Eligible applicants are encouraged to apply for the 2016 Dedicated to Minnesota Dentists (DMD) Dental Education Loan Repayment for Service Program for up to $200,000 in loan repayment. Screening admissions are due Monday, February 15, 2016. For eligibility, funding and selection criteria, as well as to apply, visit www.DedicatedMNDentists.org ...December 9th, 2015 - Press Release
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New Study: Santa and Tooth Fairy Top Poll
‘Tis the season and it’s good to be Santa Claus. A new nationwide poll, out today, finds Santa ahead in the polls with a key constituency, 6-12 year olds, and barely outpacing the Tooth Fairy. The poll, by Delta Dental Plans Association, shows children’s belief in Santa is outpacing that in other magical characters known to make home visits. According to parents ...December 2nd, 2015 - Press Release
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Delta Dental of Minnesota received the award for Media Plan of the Year at the Out Of Home (OOH) Media Plan Awards from the Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA). The OOH Media Plan Awards program honors efficient and effective out of home media plans. ...