Genetics May Play a Role in the Oral-Brain Health Connection
Here’s one more reason for patients to focus on their oral health.
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Therapy Dogs Shown to Help With Dental Anxiety
They’re showing up in hospitals, and now some dental offices are welcoming specially trained dogs into the operatory.
Ability of Dental Therapists to Help Underserved in Oregon Faces Barriers
In 2021, the Oregon state legislature created licensure for dental therapists to treat patients with limited ability to access dental care in traditional private practices. Three years later, only 13 dental therapists have been licensed and…
Free App Helps Those With Autism Improve Their Oral Health
Individuals with autism often face barriers to accessing dental care; a significant challenge is a lack of education for oral health professionals on how best to provide care to this population. With the goal of improving the oral health of…
Wisconsin Dental Practice Provides Free Care to Patients in Need
More than 1.5 million Wisconsin residents live in healthcare provider shortage areas, leaving many without access to dental care. One volunteer dental practice, Tri-County Dental, has been working to alleviate the access-to-care problem for…
Florida Looks to Ease Its Access-to-Care Problem
With nearly 6 million Floridian living in dental health professional shortage areas, new legislation is aiming to ease this crisis in accessing dental care. The bill would authorize specific healthcare settings, such as federally qualified…
Oregon Legislation Would Give Dentists More Autonomy on Reimbursement
A new bill has been introduced to the Oregon state legislature that would prohibit insurers from paying dentists by credit card without their consent. The legislation would also prevent insurers from expanding dentist members’ participation…
Dental Hygiene Loses Beloved Leader
Winnie Furnari, MS, RDH, FAADH, FAAFS, FADE, is the 2022 recipient of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award passed away on April 20. Furnari was highly regarded for her efforts to expand the career…
WHO Finds Europe Has the Highest Rates of Oral Disease in the World
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a call to action to the European region whose oral disease rates are through the roof. A recently published report notes that 50.1% of all European residents have a significant oral disease…
Michigan Aims to Increase Dental Utilization With Value-Based Payment Model
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services wanted to increase utilization of the state’s Healthy Kids Dental (HKD) program, which covers dental care for Medicaid enrollees under 21. The department partnered with Delta Dental of…
