June 2003, Issue 6 

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In This Issue:
  • Delta Dental's 2002 Claims and Customer Service Performance
  • On Our Web Site 
  • Senior Smiles Stay Healthy with Proper Care in Later Years
  • Athletes Can End Every Game with a Smile if They Wear Mouth Guards

Delta Dental's 2002 Claims and Customer Service Performance
Delta Dental's high service levels continued to improve in 2002. We processed significantly more claims, handled nearly 1 million calls to Customer Service, maintained high levels of quality control, and expanded our network of dentists. For details, click here.

On Our Web Site
Delta Dental recently added several new features to our Web site, including oral health flashcards for kids, a new issue of Wisdom Tooth, and a section on Compliance, which covers everything from the new Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act to state regulations affecting privacy. For more information, read on.
Senior Smiles Stay Healthy with Proper Care in Later Years
A healthy mouth is vital to a senior's quality of life. Strong, healthy teeth help ensure that seniors can enjoy a balanced diet and avoid the pain of decay and disease well into their later years. Fortunately, with proper care, most seniors can have healthy mouths for their entire lives. For the full story on keeping teeth healthy throughout your golden years, click here.
Athletes Can End Every Game with a Smile if They Wear Mouth Guards
As the weather heats up, kids head to the athletic field. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children wear mouth guards whenever they participate in activities with a risk of falls or of head contact with other players or equipment. These include football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, skateboarding and gymnastics. To find out why mouth guards are so important, and how to select one for your child, read on.
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