• ‘Tis the Season to Donate to Dental Care!

    Our Foundation is proud to partner with organizations throughout the state to advance Delta Dental of Oklahoma’s mission to advance the oral wellness of our fellow Oklahomans.

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    DDOK Named No. 2 on List of Best Places to Work in Oklahoma

    Best Places to Work (BPTW) in Oklahoma 2019 rankings were announced late last week. Delta Dental of Oklahoma (DDOK) was ranked No. 2 of 27 honorees in the small/medium company category. DDOK appeared in position 3 on this same list in 2018.

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    Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation Awards Scholarships and Research Stipends to
    OU College of Dentistry Students

    Delta Dental of Oklahoma Foundation announced its 2019 Delta Dental Scholarship Fund and Research Project Stipend recipients at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. Scholarships and stipends are awarded to dentistry students who have demonstrated academic excellence, as well as a commitment to their communities.

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    Four unexpected foods that are good for your smile, and two you should avoid

    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 Summer
    Snack 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.

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    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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