Take Care of Your Teeth. Take Care of Yourself.
Is it time for you to get to the dentist? June is National Oral Health Month and we hope you will celebrate with us, by making that dentist appointment. When you take care of your teeth, you are taking care of #1 - YOU. Find a dentist here, or call us at 855-CT-DENTAL (855) 283-3682.
Gum Disease / Dementia - A Connection?
Did you know there is a link between Alzheimer’s or dementia and oral health? The National Institutes of Health (NIH) | Institute on Aging says that a large study conducted in 2020 suggests that gum disease and infections with oral bacteria may be linked to dementia.1 

Further, those with dementia, are more likely unable to brush and floss regularly or effectively which increases the likelihood of infections and gum disease. June is National Oral Health Month and National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month.  So, now is a great time to practice good dental hygiene and exercise your brain. You can do that by brushing and flossing regularly, going to the dentist at least annually, exercising daily, eating a balanced diet and avoiding tobacco products and alcohol. 

Over 42% of adults over 30 have some form of gum disease.2 And since there are many connections between gum disease and chronic diseases like dementia, such as diabetes and heart disease, be sure you are doing the best you can to keep your mouth healthy and stay healthy overall. 

Meet Our June Oral Health Heroes
In the spirit of Oral Health Month, the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership has announced three new Oral Health Heroes.

These three heroes join a distinguished group of dental practitioners, oral health advocates and community partners who are committed to exemplary oral health for Connecticut HUSKY Health members. Help us congratulate our new heroes!

  • Dr. Pieter Joost van Wattum, Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Hartford HealthCare’s Neighborhood Health initiative
  • Ishrat Rangwala, DMD, Family Centers Healthcare Center, Greenwich
Need to find a dentist, make an appointment,
or learn more about your benefits? 
Visit www.ctdhp.org or call us at
855-CT-DENTAL (855-283-3682), M-F, 8am-5pm

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please dial 711 for Relay Connecticut assistance.

We Care About Your Dental Health
Keep Your Contact Information Updated
HUSKY Health/Medicaid Renewals are Underway
HUSKY A, B, and D Members can make updates: www.accesshealthct.com or 1-855-805-4325; HUSKY C Members can make updates: www.mydss.ct.gov or 1-855-626-6632.
The Connecticut Dental Health Partnership's mission is to enable all HUSKY Health members to achieve and maintain good oral health. We work to ensure all members have equitable access to oral health services.