Three Massachusetts nonprofits will each receive $30,000 to expand access to oral health and community care. 

Adults are increasingly recognizing the connection between oral health and broader systemic conditions, with awareness of links to chronic illnesses such as kidney disease, diabetes, and dementia rising this year.

Now that you are a young adult and out on your own, don’t forget about your teeth. Dental insurance can help protect your mouth and your wallet.

An oral appliance can treat obstructive sleep apnea, a serious cause of snoring.

The conditions into which you are born, grow up, and live can influence your ability to care for your teeth and gums.

Delta Dental of Massachusetts’ Vice President of Clinical Management Dr. Linda Vidone goes #BeyondTheBrush to share insight on what to look for when shopping for the right toothbrush.

From Halloween candies and pumpkin-spiced coffees to holiday cookies and pies, it’s easy to feel surrounded by sugar. But sweets weren’t always so common — in fact, sugar consumption has risen substantially in recent history, despite warnings about the oral and overall health risks.

Halloween is a memorable time of year. When else can you see ghosts, dinosaurs and pirates in the same room? But the festivities can create some surprising health risks if you’re not careful. Here’s how to say “boo” to danger while you enjoy the festivities. 

As winter rolls around, shorter days and longer nights can disrupt your natural sleep patterns, making it harder to maintain a healthy sleep routine. In this article, we will explore some simple strategies to help you stay wellrested throughout the season.

We want to spend some time discussing how mental health is closely connected to oral health.

We’re rethinking dental coverage to incentivize prevention and quality so that we improve care, reduce costs, and improve health outcomes.

Even from 93 million miles away, the sun powers our planet. And it doesn’t stop there! Sunshine (or the lack of it) can have a big influence on your personal health and well-being. Let’s break down what’s good and bad about spending time in the summer daylight.

Why are regular dentist appointments important?

For your first visit, your dentist will need to take a thorough medical and dental history.

Stress may be more common than you think.

Read about the surprising benefits of sugarless gum.

Some people use probiotic supplements as a source of “good bacteria” to help them achieve health-related goals. But what does “good bacteria” mean?

Preventive measures can help older adults avoid many oral health problems.

Most people know that they should floss once a day, but not everyone knows why.

Blows to the face in nearly every sport can injure your teeth, lips, cheeks, and gums.