Posted by Meghan Weaver on Wed, Sep 01, 2010 @ 12:19 PM
Are you between the ages of 45 and 64 (and part of the “Baby Boomer” generation)? If so, you should take note of something a sizeable majority of your peers fail to see. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, 63% of Baby Boomers fail to recognize the strong connection between oral health and systemic health (i.e. the simple fact that healthy teeth and gums can help them keep many chronic and fatal health problems at bay).
Findings reported in the Journal of Dental Education punctuate the need to integrate oral health and general health care as there are established links between periodontal disease and diabetes, stroke, heart disease, and peripheral arterial disease. That’s why it’s imperative for Boomers to take excellent care of their oral health by practicing healthy dental habits and visiting the dentist regularly.
Is Dental Care Really Necessary?
One of the main keys to maintaining a healthy mouth as you get older is establishing a strong, trust-based doctor-patient relationship with your local Massachusetts dentist. According to the Academy of General Dentistry, almost one-third or (31%) of baby boomers don’t get preventive dental care (i.e. they only go to the dentist when they have any emergency).
We all know how costly dental care is these days (so this statistic probably doesn’t shock you all that much) but the cost of delaying your dentistry takes a much greater toll on both your health and your wallet. Affordable dental insurance alternatives such as discount dental plans put affordable dental care within reach so you can avoid the painful and costly consequences of delayed dentistry. Universal Dental Plan has options for baby boomers as well as those who have already reached retirement age (our senior dental plan) so visit our site and see what you can save.
Posted by Meghan Weaver on Thu, Mar 25, 2010 @ 11:01 AM
Great news, Universal Dental Plan has just launched its first ever dental health awareness campaign targeting Massachusetts seniors.This campaign will be our keynote outreach initiative for 2010 and we are all very excited for it!
The campaign has three major goals:
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Alert
seniors on the high costs and acute health risks of delayed dentistry
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Educate
them on easy and actionable ways to keep major dental problems at bay
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Introduce
them to a convenient solution that makes dentistry affordable for all
The campaign will meet its goals by using a two-pronged approach.
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Present
our comprehensive study on the dangers of delayed dentistry for elder Americans to senior centers and residences throughout Massachusetts. We're already presenting at 7 elder residences this April!
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Participate as a vendor in the Elder Expos of several local Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) agencies.
To become a part of this revolutionary outreach campaign, Activities and Program Directors of Massachusetts senior communities are encouraged to contact Universal Dental Plan at 617-859-1777 as soon as they can. Our Spring and Summer 2010 agenda is filling up very fast!
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