Kids Battle Bacteria, Decay in Delta Dental's Exciting New Web Game
Dental Defenders is an interactive Web game that uses kid-appealing graphics and computer technology to teach kids how their brushing, flossing, and eating habits affect their oral health. Created by Delta Dental of New Jersey and award-winning educational game developer eduweb, the game shows kids how to become “dental defenders” of their own mouths. For more about the game and how to access it, read on.

Oral Cancer Awareness Month Reminder
Oral cancer accounts for nearly 35,000 newly diagnosed cases each year in the U.S. and 7,550 deaths, according to the American Cancer Society. To find out about screening programs during April and to see our new public service videos, read on.

Sickness vs. Wellness: The Differing Philosophies of Medical, Dental Insurance
Both medical and dental insurance are important benefits to help you look after your health. But, despite their similarities, medical and dental insurance work very differently. To learn about these differences and how to use your benefits wisely, read on.

Take Our Brief Oral Health Education Survey
We want to know what kind of oral health information you want, and how you want to receive it. Please take a moment to participate in our online survey on oral health education. Your responses will help us better meet the needs of our members. The survey asks just eight questions and should take less than five minutes to complete. To access the online survey, go to www.deltadentalnj.com; click “Members” and “Complete our brief online survey” under “Oral Health Education Survey.”

PANDA Helps Prevent Child Abuse
April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Delta Dental Foundation’s PANDA (Prevent Abuse and Neglect through Dental Awareness) program educates dentists and others about how to recognize and report abuse. For more about this life-saving program, read on.