Coverage Isn’t Access The National Association of Dental Plans (NADP) reports that 88% of the U.S. population has some form of dental coverage – whether through employer sponsored plans, individual policies, or public benefits. While dental insurance is meant to...
One time, a patient brought me a Western Bacon Cheeseburger. He walked into the operatory, set it on the counter, and simply stated, “I brought this for you.” I knew I wasn’t going to eat it, but it was thoughtful, so I graciously accepted it. I didn’t want to eat...
Motivation, Observation, and Picking Up New Habits A few months ago, I was working with one of my patients and noticed his gums were red and somewhat swollen, so I started talking to him about the inflammation I was seeing. He replied, “You don’t think it’s because 30...
Economists use the term ‘moral hazard’ to describe how people take greater risks when they feel protected by insurance. In the dental world, this might look like someone indulging in sugary foods because they assume their insurance will cover any resulting cavities....
Welcome Readers I’m Carinne Hawley, founder of Empowering Smiles and I’m passionate about prevention . My goal with this blog is to educate, inspire, and empower you to be the healthiest version of yourself and get to the root cause of anything standing in your way!...
