News Releases

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...