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Don't Forget International Kissing Day, July 6, 2015

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CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL KISSING DAY JULY 6, 2015 :DentalPlans, a leading provider of dental savings plans, wants to remind all tooth brushers that July 6 is International Kissing Day. So make sure you are smooch-ready by taking care of your teeth and gums. "Our survey, the :DP SmileMeter™ has uncovered some interesting details when it comes to kissing our significant others," says Bill Chase, vice president of marketing for :DentalPlans. “For some people, kissing their significant other is the first thing that they do every day, so it's critical to keep our mouths as healthy as possible." The :DP SmileMeter*, a national survey which polls Americans about their thoughts on health and dental issues, uncovered a few facts about kissing as well: Kiss Me Good Morning– 24 percent of people kiss their partner before rolling out of bed in the morning. Women are 9 percent more likely than men to initiate this early morning peck. Dragon Breath – Does bad breath

:DentalPlans SmileIndex™ Survey Reveals Affordability Key Issue

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:DentalPlans SmileIndex™ Survey Reveals Affordability Key Issue Dental Insurance Only for Some In the newly released :DentalPlans SmileIndex™, an annual survey* on oral care access and affordability, 62 percent of the nationwide respondents were found to have dental insurance. Respondents with dental insurance tend to be younger, married with children, have a Bachelor's degree, and make $50,000+ (75 percent of respondents with dental insurance make between $50,000 -$99,000 and 85 percent of those with incomes greater than $100,000). Only 39 percent of those making less than $25,000 have dental insurance. The survey was conducted on behalf of :DentalPlans by an independent research agency, Infosurv Research. "Our annual :DP SmileIndex survey confirms a big gap in the affordability of dental insurance," says Bill Chase, vice president of marketing for :DentalPlans, the leading provider of dental savings plans. "Cost was the biggest reason cited by respondents a

HOW TO PAY FOR DENTAL CARE WITHOUT INSURANCE

:DentalPlans Educates Public on Affordable Alternative The links between periodontal disease and serious health conditions are well-established, yet we continue to create an artificial separation between health care and dental care. Eighty-three percent of American adults now have health coverage. Overall, roughly 108 million people in the U.S. do not have dental insurance, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. The :DP SmileIndex survey**, an annual national survey from :DentalPlans, found that 58 percent of respondents without dental insurance stated it was not affordable. Unfortunately, dental care costs are also challenging the family budget. We are spending on average $650+ per person, out of pocket, on dental care according to data provided by The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey. That doesn’t include the more expensive procedures, such as braces (average $6,000), root canals ($1,075) or crowns ($950). “The other key finding from our SmileIndex surve