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Pregnancy and Oral Health
With the many changes that occur to a person’s body while pregnant, a dental visit during pregnancy is vital. A dental visit may help reassure pregnant people about the various changes that can occur in the oral cavity and reinforce good habits to ke…
A Child's First Dental Visit
Multiple national health care organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommend that all children have their first dental visit within 6 months of …
Dental Sealants
In addition to good brushing and flossing, dental sealants have been shown to be an effective preventative treatment to protect children against tooth decay. Data has shown that approximately 1 in 5 children have untreated tooth decay by the age of 1…
Oral Health Resources for Primary Care
Health Partners Plans (HPP) encourages participating PCPs to discuss the importance of oral health with their patients. Because tooth decay is among the most common health conditions of childhood, PCPs should talk with their patients and caregivers a…
Dental Pain
It is important to be aware of common dental problems and diseases that result in dental pain so you can help manage your patients’ symptoms, as well as encourage patients to see dentist. Pain to temperature If a patient reports that changes in tem…
Find A Doctor
Use these online directories to find participating providers, including primary care physicians (PCPs), specialists, hospitals, facilities, vision care and dental providers: Medicare Medicaid CHIP
Healthier YOU
Health Partners Plans (HPP) offers benefits and programs that help you take an active role in your health. Our programs include: Baby Partners for members who are pregnant or new moms Fit Kids for children and teens who need help with weight man…
Keep Your Children Smiling
Keeping children healthy is one of the most important things parents do, including regular visits to the dentist for good dental health. Did you know? Oral health affects overall health. Your child's primary care provider (PCP) should refer your…
Oral Health Risk Factors for Children Developmental Disabilities
One in six children in the United States is diagnosed with having a developmental disability or delay. Developmental disability is a broad term that can include conditions such as autism, behavior disorders, cerebral palsy and intellectual delays. S…
Pediatric Care Information
HPP is committed to assisting pediatric and family medicine providers to deliver optimal physical, mental, and social health care to our children and young adult members. HPP recognizes that your young patients are very individual and may require a…