It’s not too late to purchase benefits covered by the Affordable Care Act. You can enroll as late as March 31, which is the last day to enroll in a plan for 2014 coverage. After March 31, the next open enrollment will take place for coverage in 2015. The Affordable Care Act … [Read more...]
National Nutrition Month: Healthy Chicken Salad
Transitioning to a healthy lifestyle doesn’t only include exercise and a good oral health routine. A diet high in fruits and veggies and low in sugar will help you maintain a healthy weight and avoid tooth decay. In honor of National Nutrition Month, try this chicken salad recipe … [Read more...]
Foundation Grantee Spotlight – Matheny Medical and Educational Center
For more than a decade, the Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation has supported the Matheny Medical and Educational Center in Peapack, NJ. Matheny is a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults ages 3-21 with medically complex developmental disabilities, … [Read more...]
Anatomy of a Tooth
Every tooth in a man's head is more valuable than a diamond. - Miguel de Cervantes, Don Quixote, 1605 This ‘tooth’ quote was written during the Age of Reason, during which, the world began to think and act rationally. The lines of wisdom, authored centuries ago emphasize the … [Read more...]
Tooth Fairy Pays More for a Tooth in 2013
The Tooth Fairy was a lot more generous in 2013 than the year before, with the going rate for a lost baby tooth rising more than 44% from 2012 levels. The average gift for a lost baby tooth last year was $3.50, up $1.08 from the prior year according to The Original Tooth Fairy … [Read more...]