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American Academy of Pediatrics Issues Updated Policy Statement on Oral Health
The American Academy of Pediatrics, a professional organization that represents American pediatricians, released an updated statement on oral health in December.
Kentucky Trains Early Childhood Professionals on Oral Health
The Kentucky Oral Health Coalition has implemented a new program in which early childhood professionals across the state will receive training on the importance of children's oral health and steps they can take to educate parents/caregivers…
New Tool Aims to Combat Oral-Systemic Diseases
New Tool Aims to Combat Oral Systemic Diseases A team of researchers at New York University College of Nursing's Teaching Oral Systemic Health (TOSH) Program has developed a replacement for medicine's traditional head, ears, eyes, nose, and…
Protein May Hold the Key to Improving Wound Healing
Protein May Hold the Key to Improving Wound Healing New research may have identified a molecule that could lead to improved wound healing among patients with diabetes. Given that nearly 15% of the 18.8 million diabetics in the United States
Study Demonstrates Efficacy of Mid-Level Providers
Study Demonstrates Efficacy of Mid Level Providers As demand for oral health services increases, dental hygiene therapists could play a key role in screening for dental caries and periodontal diseases among low risk, asymptomatic…
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Rare Genetic Disorder
Researchers Pinpoint Cause of Rare Genetic Disorder A team of international researchers is in the spotlight after pinpointing the cause of Singleton Merten Syndrome (SMS), a rare inherited disorder with devastating health consequences,…
Kellogg Foundation Awards Grant to Reduce Oral Health Disparities
The W.K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded a 2-year, $400,000 grant to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA) Minority Dental Faculty Development (MDFD) program to address oral health disparities in underserved communities
The Crosstex Secure Fit® Technology Face-to-Face Challenge Makes the Invisible Visible
The Crosstex Secure Fit® Technology Face to Face Challenge Makes the Invisible Visible Breakthrough marketing campaign designed to make dental professionals more aware of and less vulnerable to airborne pathogens Hauppauge, NY — February…
