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In today’s health-conscious world, people are seeking cleaner dining options and wellness-centered activities. Consumer reports from the past couple of years have noted a rise in vegetable-forward dishes, as well as varied food options for those with dietary restrictions or different dietary preferences. Continue reading Four unexpected foods that are good for your smile, and two you should avoid
Four Healthy SummerSnack Swaps
Summer brings with it leisurely, lax routines and an increased likelihood of a few more sweet treats during those extra-long days. Since teeth troubles can happen to adults and children—one in five US children between the ages of 6 to 11 have at least one untreated cavity and more than one in four adults in the United States have untreated tooth decay—swapping out ice cream cones and sticky cotton candy with fresh, healthy snacks and dishes can go a long way in keeping those pearly whites healthy all summer.
5 Oral Health Tips for Seniors
May is National Older Americans Month. Adults over 65 visit the dentist less than any other age group, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, as we age our bodies require more care and are at greater risk for disease than when we were younger. Below are six tips for seniors for maintaining good oral health habits and attitudes. Continue reading 5 Oral Health Tips for Seniors
3 Ways Captain Supertooth Helps Make Smiles Brighter
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood infectious disease in the United States. Untreated tooth decay often results in persistent pain, the inability to eat comfortably or chew well, embarrassment at discolored and damaged teeth and distraction from playing and learning. The good news is tooth decay is highly preventable!
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DDOK’s Emma Brito Accepted to Dental Hygiene Program at OUCOD
Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) is proud to announce Foundation Clinic Coordinator Emma Brito has been accepted to the Dental Hygiene Program at the OU College of Dentistry (OUCOD). She will begin classes at the start of the fall semester in August.
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A Decade of Improving Oklahoma Smiles
OkMOM’s 10th Anniversary Wrap Up
The 10th annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM) took place at State Fair Park in Oklahoma City on February 1-2, 2019 and Delta Dental of Oklahoma showed up in a big way. Continue reading A Decade of Improving Oklahoma Smiles
DDOK Named No. 3 on List of Best Places to Work in Oklahoma
Best Places to Work (BPTW) in Oklahoma 2018 rankings were announced November 1, 2018.
Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) was ranked No. 3 of 23 honorees in the small/medium company category. DDOK appeared in position 8 on this same list in 2017. Continue reading DDOK Named No. 3 on List of Best Places to Work in Oklahoma
Captain Supertooth Celebrates National Superhero Day with New Website
Delta Dental of Oklahoma’s Captain Supertooth is now accepting bookings for free, 30-minute live shows on the newly redesigned website: CaptainSuperTooth.com. Coinciding with National Superhero Day on April 28, Captain Supertooth’s website offers ‘Super Tips’ for parents and kids, Captain Supertooth sighting photos and performance booking forms.
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DDOK President and CEO Receives 2018 Good Samaritan Award
Neighborhood Services Organization (NSO) recognized Delta Dental of Oklahoma President and CEO, John Gladden, at the inaugural NSO Good Samaritan Awards Luncheon on April 26, 2018.
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Ninth Annual OkMOM Serves Rural Oklahomans
Volunteers from all across Oklahoma came together at the ninth annual Oklahoma Mission of Mercy (OkMOM). Taking place in Durant for the first time, this year’s clinic was staged at the Choctaw Event Center February 2-3.
