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Disease Management Program Targets Oral Health

The country's first disease management program geared specifically toward improving oral health will launch this month, Delta Dental of Massachusetts announced earlier this week.
The initiative will focus on two categories: children with tooth decay and adults with periodontal diseases. More than 51 million school hours and 164 million work hours are lost each year due to oral health problems.

The nine-month pilot program will provide education about preventive treatment to members and participating companies, and will offer one-on-one health coaching to manage dental disease in high-risk patients.

"We know that oral health is a critical component of overall health," said Fay Donohue, CEO of Delta Dental of Massachusetts. "This new program allows us to really communicate the importance of preventive care. It's one of the many steps we have taken to reach our goal – improving the oral health of all our members."

Article provided by Employee Benefit News 7/10/08

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