The Power of Smile ™ Oral Health Library

Stay up to date on the current topics and trends in dentistry. Articles are updated regularly on topics that discuss the importance of oral health as it relates to overall health from our team of experts.






Meet The Clinicians



Learn about current topics and trends in dentistry and the importance of oral health as it relates to overall health from our team of experts.



Dr. Eileen Crespo, MD

Eileen Crespo, MD

Dr. Eileen Crespo is the Vice President of Medical Services at Delta Dental of Minnesota. Dr. Crespo is a practicing pediatrician of 20 years. She is currently a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and a member of the Board of Directors at Children’s Dental Service and the Minnesota Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Dr. R. Bruce Templeton, DMD

R. Bruce Templeton, DMD

Dr. Bruce Templeton is an oral surgeon and has served both on the board and as a medical consultant for Delta Dental of Minnesota since 2011. Dr. Templeton has served as both the Chief of Dentistry and Oral/Maxillofacial Surgery at the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Health Care System, and as a clinical professor at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry.

James O'Meara, DDS

James O'Meara, DDS

Dr. James O’Meara is the Vice President of Dental Services at Delta Dental of Nebraska. Dr. O’Meara is also an Associate Professor of Adult Restorative Dentistry at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. He practiced General Dentistry In Des Moines, Iowa for thirteen years and also was an Associate Professor of General Dentistry at the Creighton University School of Dentistry for 21 years.








Recent Articles




Illustration of a family - a mother, a father, young boy and young girl - brushing their teeth together.
February 1st, 2024

What do I do if my child won’t brush or floss their teeth?

Brushing and flossing our teeth are the most important measures for cavity prevention. However, sometimes children do not want to adopt these habits. Here are some ideas that can make good oral health more fun for the whole family!

Illustration of a young woman tossing a blue toothbrush from her hand and holding a brand new yellow toothbrush. She is smiling. In the foreground, the number 2024 is stacked in the corner.
January 18th, 2024

New Year's reso-tooth-tions!

Make sure you brush up on oral health in 2024! Learn how often you should replace your supplies to keep smiling this year.

Illustration of a man and a woman applying toothpaste to a toothbrush. The toothbrush and toothpaste are oversized. There is a tooth outline in the background
January 9th, 2024

Which toothpaste is right for you?

What starts off as an easy choice becomes overly complicated when faced with so many options. Let us help you decide which toothpaste you should use based on your oral health needs.