Oct 08, 2024NBC Bay Area: Little known impact of menopause: Oral healthHot flashes and night sweats are among the most infamous menopause symptoms. Sarah Chavarria, CEO and president of Delta Dental Insurance Company, sits down with NBC Bay Area to discuss commonly overlooked oral health symptoms during menopause.
Sep 19, 2024CBS Las Vegas: How menopause affects oral healthWhile many are familiar with the more common symptoms of menopause, like hot flashes and night sweats, the effects on oral health are often less discussed.
Sep 14, 2024Dr Bicuspid: It's a lost opportunity if you're not discussing this with womenWomen older than 40 reported not knowing the ways that menopause can affect their oral health, highlighting an opening for dental team members, including dental assistants, to discuss potential associated problems and other age-related conditions.
Sep 10, 2024PIX11: Menopause and your oral healthSarah Chavarria, CEO and president of Delta Dental Insurance Company, sits down with New York’s PIX11 to discuss the company’s 2024 menopause and oral health survey, which found 52% of women are unaware of the increased risk of gum disease when estrogen levels drop.
May 26, 2024Leader’s Edge: The mouth is the gateway to the bodySarah Chavarria, CEO and president of Delta Dental of California and Affiliates, discusses why dependable access to oral health coverage is essential to maintaining total health.
Apr 17, 2024The CEO Magazine: Giving her wordAs a Chief People Officer in the healthcare industry, the primary focus of Sarah Chavarria’s role involved identifying the competencies and talent the business needed to drive change.
Mar 13, 2024Fast Company: ‘I knew we were responsible.’ Why this CEO openly discusses menopause at workMenopause impacts more than one million women in the U.S. each year and nearly half of the global workforce. However, despite a growing societal focus on this pivotal life stage, it remains shrouded in stigma, leaving many women reluctant to share their experiences.
Sep 28, 2023Forbes: 84% of women 50 and older unaware of menopause-oral health connectionIf you’re a woman over 50, there’s a decent chance you put more effort into how you look than into your oral health—but also that you’ll regret it. These are just some of the findings from a survey of more than 1,000 women aged 50 and older released this month by Delta Dental.
Jul 07, 2023UC Santa Cruz Alumni Exceptional ContributionsThree UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) alumni are at the forefront of increasing accessibility for senior dental health care in Santa Cruz County.
May 18, 2023Dr. Bicuspid: Poor oral health holds many back from smilingOlder U.S. adults agree that smiling makes them feel happier, but many are held back by a self-perpetuating cycle of poor oral and mental health, according to a recent report from Delta Dental.
Aug 30, 2022DC Pilot Plan for Dental Health: El Tiempo LatinoIn the United States, some 76.5 million lack dental insurance and among immigrants, especially the elderly, there is an oral health crisis.
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