Delta Dental has more than 54 million customers and we process more than 81 million claims each year. So, we're committed to knowing what kinds of treatment and practices work best. That's why Delta Dental invests in research to study things like:

• Associations between periodontal disease and diabetes
• Associations between periodontal disease and cardiovascular disease
• Associations between periodontal disease and adverse pregnancy outcomes

Learn more about some of the findings from our research initiatives.

For Producers & Employers:
Research Report: The Associations Between Periodontal Disease & Diabetes
Research Report: The Associations Between Periodontal Disease & Cardiovascular Disease
Research Report: The Associations Between Periodontal Disease & Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes

For Patients:
Research Report: The Associations Between Gum Disease & Diabetes
Research Report: The Associations Between Gum Disease & Heart Disease
Research Report: The Associations Between Gum Disease & Bad Pregnancy Outcomes

For Dental Professionals:
Research Report: The Associations Between Periodontal Disease & Diabetes
Research Report: The Associations Between Periodontal Disease & Cardiovascular Disease
Research Report: The Associations Between Periodontal Disease & Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes