Research
Across the country, Delta Dental companies are tackling the most important issues in oral health care. Check out recent research from within the Delta Dental system.
An annual study that analyzes the preventive dental care services used by Delta Dental members across the country (in an anonymized aggregate form) and prepares an annual preventive dental care study that identifies gaps in care that can help target potential oral health interventions as well as identify areas for further research.
Public opinion is in favor of prioritizing oral health care, yet almost half of U.S. adults have delayed care due to inflation and rising costs.
A new report from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, funded by the Delta Dental Institute, finds that integrating medical and dental services improves health care outcomes, particularly among vulnerable populations.
Examines the state of health literacy in America and its impact on oral and overall health outcomes, and draws on an existing body of literature to assess health literacy gaps and evaluate how improvements can enable Americans to make more informed decisions about their oral health.
A survey by the Delta Dental Institute assesses American's views on oral health during COVID-19. Results show that a significant majority of Americans believe routine dentist appointments remain important during the pandemic.
Each year, Delta Dental analyzes the preventive dental care services used by Delta Dental members across the country (in an anonymized aggregate form) and prepares an annual preventive dental care study that identifies gaps in care that can help target potential oral health interventions as well as identify areas for further research.
The Colorado Medical Dental Integration Project, supported by the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation, is an ongoing study working to increase access to dental hygiene services to vulnerable populations. improve the oral health of patients, and build sustainable medical-dental integration care delivery models.
This study examines the effectiveness of high-resolution ultrasound technologies in assisting with successful dental implant placement and assessment. It is potentially a valuable tool in evaluating long-term peri-implant tissue stability without the concerns of exposure to ionizing radiation.
To quantify the needs of older adults in the state, the Delta Dental of Iowa foundation conducted research on the over 500,000 adults over the age of 65 living in Iowa and surveyed their oral health care habits.
