Helping HUSKY Health Members Achieve and Maintain Good Oral Health

HUSKY DENTAL NEWS

A Message from the Connecticut Dental Health Partnership

November 2023

Oral Health = Overall Health - Many Connections

Protect Your Mouth -

Protect Yourself

Many report that people who neglect the mouth are at increased risk of developing other health conditions or may affect the control and management of a chronic health condition.

Diabetes, hypertension, stroke, Alzheimer’s disease, and even hair loss is affected by poor oral health. These are the diseases the dental community knows about and more and more connections continue to be discovered.

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Dental Appointment Etiquette

Can't Make Your Scheduled Appointment? Be Sure to Let Your Dentist Know

Many things can get in the way of our ability to make and get to our scheduled doctor or dentist appointments. We understand you can’t always get to your scheduled appointment. It’s important to let your dental office know as soon as you know that you are unable to make it. That way your dentist can schedule someone else who would like to be seen or may even be experiencing dental pain.

And be sure to reschedule your appointment for the next available time your dentist can see you.

Tips for Planning Your Visit to the Dentist

HUSKY Health members can easily find a dentist, make an appointment, or learn more about their dental benefits

www.ctdhp.org

or call

855-CT-DENTAL (855-283-3682), 8am - 5pm

Translation and transportation services available. Hearing impaired?

Please dial 711 for Relay Connecticut assistance.

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More HUSKY Health News

Eligibility / Renewals- Due to changes in federal law, many individuals currently receiving HUSKY A, B or D benefits will need to renew their coverage. HUSKY A, B and D members can sign in to complete their renewal or report changes to their household details and contact information. HUSKY C members should visit mydss.ct.gov.

Mammograms: October was National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. HUSKY Health covers the cost of mammograms, so if you are a woman, this is a reminder about the importance of making an appointment to get screened for breast cancer on a regular basis. Breast cancer screening exams can help detect the disease at its earliest stages of development, often resulting in less aggressive treatments and ultimately saving lives. Read More Here.

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.