Did you know that oral health plays an important role in overall well-being and can promote a healthy workplace? Research has shown a strong connection between poor dental hygiene and a multitude of serious health conditions. For example, gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular disease, strokes, heart attacks, diabetes and pneumonia. So, when an… Read more »

Discount dental plans are tailored to individuals and families who do not currently have dental insurance and are looking to save money on their dental care needs. A discount dental plan is not an insured plan. Instead, it’s more like a membership where you get instant access to savings on services like exams, cleanings, x-rays… Read more »

We know you are already enjoying your dental benefits, but are you taking advantage of your vision discounts too? With every Dental Select Dental Plan, you will receive the EyeMed Discount Vision Plan automatically – and for no cost. So how do you redeem your vision discounts? That’s easy. First, look up a participating EyeMed… Read more »

Thinking of embedding your dental plan with your medical plan? Sure it sounds easier –  maybe even more convenient, but sometimes the easy choice isn’t always the best choice. There is a lot of value in having a stand-alone dental plan. Here are our top five reasons you should keep your traditional dental plan: 1…. Read more »

No one likes bad breath. Not only is it unpleasant and embarrassing, but it usually means there’s a bigger problem inside your mouth. Causes for bad breath (also known as halitosis) can include: build-up of oral bacteria, dry mouth, gum disease and smoking. Although bad breath is a common problem among U.S. adults, it’s usually… Read more »

Dental Select is excited to introduce Jessica Smith, our new Sales Executive for the Dallas-Fort Worth, Oklahoma City and West Texas areas. Jessica graduated from Texas A&M with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in December of 2008. After receiving her diploma as an Aggie, Jessica began her career in the insurance industry in… Read more »

Dental Select is excited to introduce Stephanie Fitzgarrald as a new Sales Executive. Alongside Jared Tuia, she will be serving various clients throughout the Utah market. Stephanie has worked in various roles over the past 11 years, with a strong focus in account management. She brings a great deal of knowledge and expertise to our sales team. In… Read more »

If you’ve had a cavity before, chances are your dentist treated the decayed area of your tooth with a filling. Fillings are a common procedure that helps restore teeth back to normal functionality and shape. Nowadays, there are many choices when it comes to types of dental fillings. Two very familiar types are amalgam and… Read more »

As an insurance broker, we know you have many options when it comes to choosing a carrier. So why choose us? That’s simple – we make selling easy. There are many reasons to recommend Dental Select to all your client groups. Here are 10 of them: 1. Large nationwide network. With over 200,000 access points… Read more »

Now that we know the many benefits that brushing can provide, what kind of brush do you choose? Manual or electric? Although a manual toothbrush is sufficient to effectively clean your teeth, you may find the benefits of an electric toothbrush enticing. Let’s cover the pros and cons of using an electric toothbrush to help… Read more »