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CAMP HILL, Pa. (Sept. 19, 2024) — More than 90% of women aged 35 and older — about 50 million in the U.S. workforce — experience one or more menopausal symptoms, including those that impact...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Aug. 21, 2024) – Approximately 25 youth in Arlington, Texas, are starting the school year with healthier smiles, thanks to a free dental care event recently hosted by United...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Aug. 16, 2024) – A long-held commitment to hiring, supporting, and serving the military and veteran communities has helped United Concordia Dental earn a place on U.S. Veterans...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Aug. 13, 2024) — More than 2.1 million teens vape, according to the 2023 Annual Youth Tobacco Survey -- a practice that a United Concordia Dental clinician believes could impact...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (July 18, 2024) – Vacations are the best way to relax, however, that doesn’t mean they are accident-proof. Dental emergencies can still occur, even when oral health care is not...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (July 9, 2024) — A new value-add integrating medical and dental care is available to United Concordia Dental network dentists. To increase awareness and assist practices...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (June 11, 2024) – Reading’s Santander Arena will be the home of the MOM-n-PA dental clinic, June 21-22, where about 2,000 underserved children and adults will receive free...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (April 23, 2024) – Stress can wear on the health of the mouth. One common dental problem it triggers is teeth clenching and grinding, also known as bruxism. During Stress...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (April 15, 2024) — More research is revealing that toasting to good health with alcoholic beverages can have the opposite effect. New guidance recommends drinking less as a...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (April 2, 2024) – Over 100 community-based organizations nationwide benefited from more than $2.1 million in support from United Concordia Dental’s charitable fund and corporate...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (March 26, 2024) — Food and drink consumption not only have an impact on overall wellness, but they also affect the health of teeth and gums. This National Nutrition Month, United...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Feb. 8, 2024) — Children with cleft lips and palates face varied health challenges, making it important for them to have personalized treatment plans and take consistent care of...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Jan. 30, 2024) — Taking care of your teeth may be good for your brain: Researchers from Yale University found a strong connection between poor oral and brain health. In a study...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Jan. 24, 2024) – Nearly 40 dentistry and dental hygiene students at nine colleges and universities across the country are collectively receiving $270,000 in scholarship...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Nov. 16, 2023) — Food banks in nine states are collectively receiving $110,000 from the United Concordia Dental Charitable Fund in an effort to help Americans who may be...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Nov. 6, 2023) — Recent research points to a link between eating disorders, such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating, and cyberbullying in teens. Dentists can be one of the...

Camp Hill, PA. (Oct. 23, 2023) — United Concordia Companies, Inc. today announced that it has been awarded a 5-year, more than $3 billion contract by the Department of Defense to administer the...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Oct. 18, 2023) – Halloween doesn’t have to be scary for kids’ teeth. As part of its nationwide Toys for TreatsSM program, United Concordia Dental and participating dentists...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Oct. 16, 2023) — Whether it’s gummy, sticky or hard candy, indulging in treats during the Halloween season can be a horror for your oral health. But not all sweets impact your...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Oct. 11, 2023) — The side effects of chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer can cause oral health problems. During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, United Concordia Dental...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Sept. 26, 2023) — Forbes named United Concordia Dental to its America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023 for the third year, ranking 39 out of 100 for Pennsylvania — surpassing...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Sept. 7, 2023) — Today’s elementary, middle and high school students miss an estimated 34 million hours of school annually because of unplanned dental care. To help children...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Aug. 10, 2023) — Your tongue health can tell you a lot about your oral and overall health. What does a change in color say about the state of your wellness? “An examination of...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (July 28, 2023) — Twenty-four community-based organizations across the state have been awarded a combined $410,000 in grants from United Concordia Dental, a subsidiary of Highmark...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (July 18, 2023) — Keeping a bright smile doesn’t have to be a challenge, even when enjoying delicious summer treats. United Concordia Dental offers these tips to help prevent...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (June 29, 2023) — An estimated 74% of fireworks injuries occur in the weeks surrounding the Fourth of July. To help prevent eye injuries this holiday season, consider implementing...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (June 21, 2023) – School is out for summer, but that doesn’t mean kids should take a break from their dental routine. Here are four tips from United Concordia Dental to help...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (May 31, 2023) – Approximately 2,000 underserved children and adults will receive free care at the MOM-n-PA dental clinic from June 2-3, 2023, at the Allentown Fairgrounds...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (May 10, 2023) — During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, it’s important to recognize the impact your mental health can have on your oral health. Recent research suggests...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (May 4, 2023) – Your mouth might have something to say about the health of your eyes. During Healthy Vision Month in May, research pointing to a link between gum disease and an...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (March 22, 2023) – It’s estimated that 1 in 5 adults suffer from sleep apnea, a serious sleep and breathing condition. During Sleep Awareness Month in March, United Concordia...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (March 20, 2023) — United Concordia Dental Chief Dental Officer Roosevelt Allen, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, will be joining a roundtable discussion at the Global Symposium 2023, where he...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (March 15, 2023) – Chante Miller has joined United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner, as a dental integration consultant, where she will focus on building...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (March 13, 2023) — United Concordia Dental’s logo is getting a more contemporary look in the coming weeks to signify its evolution and innovation as a company. “Logos create...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (March 1, 2023) — Misael Guerra, MBA, KHS, of Irvine, Cal., has been named regional vice president, Western Region, Sales, for United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Feb. 15, 2023) — While gum disease can cause all kinds of oral health issues, research shows it can also affect your overall health. Recent studies point to connections between...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Feb. 9, 2023) – Gum disease doesn’t only affect adults – children can develop it too. During Children’s Dental Health Month, United Concordia Dental reminds parents and...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Feb. 3, 2023) – More than one-third of all cancer patients develop complications that affect the mouth. On Feb. 4, World Cancer Day, United Concordia Dental shares tips for...

AMP HILL, Pa. (Jan. 19, 2023) — Many cigarette smokers will pick up vaping electronic cigarettes to help stamp out their smoking habits in the new year — but vaping has its own health risks...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Nov. 16, 2022) – With Thanksgiving around the corner, United Concordia Dental is sharing advice on how to enjoy your feast and good oral health too. Here are five tips to help...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Nov. 15, 2022) — Regular dental and vision exams can tell you more about your overall health than you think — especially when it comes to diabetes. In recognition of American...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Nov. 9, 2022) — United Concordia Dental is donating $100,000 to eleven food banks in seven states to help Americans who may be struggling with food insecurity. “Consistent...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Oct. 18, 2022) — To take the “fright” out of kids’ oral health this Halloween, United Concordia Dental is encouraging the swapping of sugary treats for healthy alternatives...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Oct. 6, 2022) — Zindell Richardson, DMD, of Lexington, Ky., has been named government dental officer for United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner. “Dr....

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Sept. 27, 2022) — A new partnership with VSP® Vision Care, the largest and only national not-for-profit vision benefits company, now gives employers doing business with United...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Sept. 22, 2022) – United Concordia Dental is partnering with dentists who do business with the national dental solutions partner to invite children 12 years of age and under to...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Sept. 20, 2022) – While one in five adults 65 and older have untreated tooth decay, it doesn't have to be a normal part of aging. During Healthy Aging Month, United Concordia...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Aug. 3, 2022) – Did you know that as many as 50% of adults have had bad breath at some point in their lives? On National Fresh Breath Day, celebrated annually on Aug. 6, here are...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (July 15, 2022) — Roosevelt Allen, DDS, MAGD, ABGD, of Harrisburg, Pa., has been named chief dental officer of United Concordia Dental. He replaces Quinn Dufurrena, DDS, J.D., who...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (June 29, 2022) — Twenty-one community-based organizations from across the state are receiving a total of $410,000 grants from United Concordia Dental to help enhance the...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (June 9, 2022) — With the official start of summer just around the corner, United Concordia Dental provides tips to avoid some common dental emergencies that can occur with more...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (May 23, 2022) — United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner, has partnered with Ease, a leading HR and benefits software solution for small businesses (SMBs),...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (May 16, 2022) – During Dental Care Month in May, United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner, offers guidance to expectant mothers on the importance of good oral...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (May 10, 2022) — Dental anxiety or fear affects 36% of the population, often creating a barrier to getting regular cleanings. To help reduce uneasiness for these individuals,...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (April 28, 2022) – Edward Shellard, DMD, has joined United Concordia Dental as its next president this week. “With more than 30 years of clinical and leadership experience in...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (April 20, 2022) – In celebration of Earth Day, United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner, is sharing simple changes people can make for a greener, eco-friendly...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (April 13, 2022) — As stress-related dental conditions continue to rise, United Concordia Dental offers some tips during Stress Awareness Month to help reduce its impact on the...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 16, 2022) — A national study points to oral care as being a common unmet health care need faced by children with special developmental or physical challenges. During...

CAMP HILL, Pa. (Feb.10, 2022) – While new research shows tooth decay is declining in preschool children, United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner, reminds parents and...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (11/15/2021) — As United Concordia Dental continues to strengthen its position as a leading dental solutions partner, Katie Deffke, D.D.S. of Milwaukee, Wis., joins the company...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (11/10/2021) – New businesses looking to work with United Concordia Dental can now use the benefit administration platform, Employee Navigator, to make it easier to offer...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (October 20, 2021) – United Concordia Dental is partnering with dentists this year to invite children, 12 years of age and under, to trade a Halloween drawing for a $10 gift card...

Highmark Health today announced financial results for the first six months of 2021, reporting an excess of revenue over expenses of $585 million1 and an operating gain of $507 million. These...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (06/02/2021) – A new agreement between Phillips and United Concordia Dental will provide unique access to select Philips Sonicare oral healthcare products for employers and...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (05/10/2021) – The benefits of regular brushing and flossing go beyond preventing cavities and typical dental problems. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and United...

Camp Hill, Pa. (April 30, 2021) – United Concordia Companies, Inc. has been awarded a seven-year, $897 million contract by The Defense Health Agency (DHA) in the U.S. Department of Defense to...

HARRISBURG, Pa [04/29/2021] — In celebration of National Arbor Day on April 30, United Concordia Dental and the Arbor Day Foundation are planting 50,000 trees across the nation by the end of...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (04/19/2021) – With COVID-19 vaccination this spring’s top news story, United Concordia Dental is also focused on another vaccine that can help provide long-term protection...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (04/07/2021) – Julie Arthur Beacock of California has been named regional vice president, Western Region Sales, for United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner....

HARRISBURG, Pa. (03/05/2021) – For National Dentist Day (March 6), United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner is saluting their participating dentists for ensuring their...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb. 11, 2020) – Dentists who participate with United Concordia Dental can receive a free amalgam separator unit and a 20 percent discount on products and services from Dental...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (02/01/2021) –With February being National Children’s Dental Health Month, United Concordia, a national dental solutions partner, has some guidance for parents on how to...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Oct 27, 2020) – United Concordia Dental has released its annual Dental Solutions report with easy-to-digest sections, visually appealing graphics and conversational content that...

HARRISBURG, PA. – Children, 12 years of age and under, can trade a Halloween drawing for a $10 gift card and toothbrush at dentist offices participating in United Concordia’s Toys for TreatsSM...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 16, 2020) – Dentists who participate with United Concordia Dental can receive a 10 percent discount on all personal protective equipment (PPE), thanks to a collaboration...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 3, 2020) – Forbes has named United Concordia Dental, a national dental solutions partner headquartered in Harrisburg, to its list of top 100 employers in Pennsylvania. The...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 8, 2020) – To protect the health and safety of dental patients, dentists and office staff, United Concordia Dental is extending its supplemental payments to help cover the...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (March 24, 2020) – During the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s more important than ever to pay attention to toothbrush hygiene, says United Concordia Dental. “Your toothbrush is an...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Feb. 13, 2020) – Building an early, positive relationship with the dentist helps children develop healthy dental habits that last a lifetime, according to United Concordia...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 15, 2019 – United Concordia Dental is partnering with 100 dentists this year as part of its Toys for TreatsSM program, which invites children 12 and under to trade in...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 10, 2019 – People over 65 are among the fastest-growing groups of people seeking dental care, a trend that will affect how treatment is delivered and how benefits are...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Sept. 17, 2019) – Brice Heller, a lifelong Colorado resident, has joined United Concordia Dental as a sales executive supporting its outreach activities in the state. “We’re...

HARRISBURG (Sept. 12, 2019) – A leading veterans organization has named United Concordia Dental to its 2020 Military Friendly® Employers List, which recognizes companies for hiring military...

ARLINGTON, Texas (Aug. 17, 2019) – Approximately 50 area youth between the ages of 12 and 18 are receiving free dental care services today under a program sponsored by United Concordia Dental...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (July 22, 2019) – A new value-added offering from United Concordia Dental gives policyholders who are covered by a plan that includes the program a way to help afford the cost of...

HARRISBURG, Pa. (May 14, 2019) – People don’t always think about their oral care when assessing their risk of suffering a stroke. But United Concordia Dental points out that research indicates...

HARRISBURG, Pa., (Feb. 14, 2019) – Every parent knows it is important for their kids to learn healthy dental habits. National Children’s Dental Health...

HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 17, 2019 – U.S. Coast Guard and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) members, who are not receiving military pay during the partial government shutdown,...