Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Offers Third Dental Cleaning and Periodontal Maintenance Visit to Pregnant and Diabetic Members
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Good dental health and the right dental coverage are extremely important for expectant mothers and individuals with chronic medical conditions like diabetes. During a pregnancy there are a number of hormonal changes that take place that make the periodontal tissues more susceptible to inflammatory processes, one which increases the risk of developing gingivitis or periodontal disease. In addition, periodontal disease potentially contributes to adverse outcomes of pregnancy as a consequence of a chronic oral inflammatory bacterial infection. And, per the Surgeon General, toxins or other products generated by periodontal bacteria in the mother may reach the general circulation, cross the placenta and harm the fetus2. Furthermore, there is growing acceptance that diabetes is associated with the increased occurrence and progression of periodontitis - so much so that periodontitis has been called the sixth complication of diabetes (for both type 1 and type 2 diabetes)3.
"At Anthem, we understand the importance of creating and supporting programs that are designed to help our members maintain healthy pregnancies and manage diseases like diabetes," said Dr.
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"Dental benefits are one of the most valued benefits employers can offer their employees," said Malinowski. "We believe our integrated dental and health care program will provide employers with access to holistic care that helps keep their employees healthy, while also lowering the employer's health care costs. Our program helps address long-term health care costs and also helps detect at-risk employees so they can receive appropriate care. It's a win-win situation for everyone." Sources: 1-Extra cleaning benefit applies to Dental Prime and Dental Complete products (excluding plans sold in
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