WHY CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MATTERS . Smile! February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM) — a month-long observance to educate and promote the importance of good oral hygiene to kids, parents, and caregivers. Developing positive dental hygiene habits early in life helps children get a head start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and … Read more
THE MISSION OF CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH Each February, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM). The purpose of this month-long observance is to bring together healthcare providers, educators, and other professionals to help teach children, their parents, and caregivers the importance of good oral health. According to the Centers … Read more
Summary BeneCare’s outcomes-based dental plans are designed to help remove the barriers to care that can suppress utilization. This encourages members to address accumulated need and consistently maintain preventive care. This creates a shift in the service distribution from treatment towards prevention, helping to lower cost trends and stabilizing premium rates over the long term. … Read more
BeneCare teams up with local organizations to help educate kids on the importance of good oral health.
By Patrice Ierardi, DMD, BeneCare Dental Director THREE KEYS TO DENTAL COST CONTAINMENT. On average cost trends in medical and dental care services have consistently outpaced inflation.[i] Utilization is one of the primary drivers, but reducing utilization strictly for cost containment reasons is not a long-term strategy towards achieving improved oral health outcomes. The key … Read more
NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DENTAL HEALTH MONTH. To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month, BeneCare is giving away oral health kits to local kids in its service areas. National Children’s Dental Health Month is recognized every February to increase awareness and stress the importance of oral health and its effect on overall good health. HISTORY OF … Read more