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PLANTATION, FL— Whether it’s pushed, wiggled or pulled, losing that first baby tooth brings with it a visit from the tooth fairy, which is a big deal in any home; so many parents want to get it right. But what if you've never played tooth fairy before? How do you set the right precedent to make it special?   :DentalPlans , a leading provider of dental savings plans, an affordable alternative to dental insurance for families, has some creative advice for enjoying this important rite of passage to earn your official tooth fairy wings, so you'll be an old pro in no time. “The average child will lose 20 teeth in their lifetime and it’s a great time to reinforce the importance of good dental health and tooth-brushing,” says Bill Chase, vice president of marketing for :DentalPlans.   “Educating and engaging children about good oral health habits now can be vital to their health and happiness as adults.” :DentalPlans offers these tips on how to make a vi

PLANTATION, FL (Aug. 17, 2015) — Are you confident?   Do people often tell you that you "own that smile"? Well now you can earn prizes for flashing those pearly whites! :DentalPlans, a leading provider of dental savings plans, wants you to #OwnTheSmile and win prizes just for sharing a smile. Simply visit www.dentalplans.com/lp-dp/ownthesmile to enter for your chance to win.   #OwnTheSmile kicked off its first phase in mid July. So far, over 200 people have won prize packs with :DentalPlans branded merchandise and 5 lucky winners have scored Apple iPads. But the contest isn’t over yet! 50 more first-prize winners will be announced again in October and one Grand Prize winner will win an all-expenses-paid trip to Miami, Florida valued at over $2,000, to be announced on October 31st.   But more than that, happiness is being spread via social media all across the nation.   And don’t worry if you aren’t a winner this time, stay a fan of :DentalPlans and keep an

PLANTATION, Fl. (Aug. 11, 2015)— : DentalPlans, a leader in dental savings plans , an affordable alternative to dental insurance , is pleased to announce that its state-wide network of dentists continues to offer affordable options in urban, suburban and rural areas where dentists are needed most. Florida is one of the most underserved states for dental care services, ranking just behind California. According to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA.gov), Florida has a Dental Health Professional Shortage Area of 20.1; meaning 20.1 percent of Floridians lack access to dental care providers. :DentalPlans’ partner networks offer access to providers in 90 percent of counties throughout the state, even in the most underserved areas; affording access to tens of thousands of residents across the state of Florida. To view dentists that participate in dental savings plans in your area visit www.DentalPlans.com . Despite the shortage of dentists across the

: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

: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

:DentalPlans Encourages Everyone to Keep Smiling PLANTATION, FL (Oct. 2, 2014) — Scientists and doctors agree that the simple act of smiling can transform you and the world around you. October 4 th is World Smile Day, so :DentalPlans encourages everyone to keep smiling today … and every day.   Science has proven that smiling relieves stress, lowers blood pressure, reduces pain, boosts your immune system, and improves your general sense of well-being. “There is proof that when you smile at someone and they smile back in return, you are helping to create physiological changes in their bodies that may benefit them, as well as yourself,” says Bill Chase, vice president of marketing for :DentalPlans. Sadly, not all people are comfortable showing off their smile. According to a study by Oasis Dental Care, seventy percent of people with bad teeth say it’s negatively affected their lives. A poorly maintained mouth is making fifteen percent of those polled feel depressed and