The latest CareQuest poll finds significant bipartisan support for expanding dental coverage especially for older adults, those with disabilities, and veterans.
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Good News and Bad News on the Status of America’s Oral Health
New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health…
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American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
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Dental Therapy Program Still Nonexistent in Vermont
Vermont State University had ambitious plans to establish a dental therapy program. However, despite 7 years and an investment of more than $2.5 million, the program remains unrealized, as revealed in an investigation by the Vermont state…
IFDH to Hold Global Oral Health Summit
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is holding its Global Oral Heath Summit November 4. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts across the globe about advocacy, sustainability and making an impact in your community.…
The Impact of Burnished Calculus on Periodontal Health
Burnished calculus poses a significant risk to periodontal health by creating a breeding ground for inflammation and infection.
Unlicensed Dental Practice Discovered in Massachusetts Convenience Store
Authorities have arrested a man who was providing dental services in a rented room at the back of a convenience store in Milford, Massachusetts. The imposter dentist has no license to practice any type of dental or medical care in the…
Innovations in Dental Implants Could Be Game-Changers
For many, dental implants have become the next best thing to real teeth. But there’s still room for improvement, and a researcher at Penn Dental Medicine has received funding to work on just that.
Study Sheds New Light on Caries Development
New research is pinpointing just how dental caries works.
Oral Health Professionals Are Untapped Resource for Women in Menopause
In a survey of more than 1,000 women age 50 and older, 84% said they did not know their oral health symptoms may be linked to menopause. The survey, conducted by Delta Dental, found that most menopausal women were unaware of how oral health…
Alabama Works to Attract Rural Students to Dentistry
Four students hailing from rural regions in Alabama have been chosen to join the inaugural cohort of the University of Alabama’s (UAB) College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) Rural Dental Scholars Program for 2023. The new Rural Dental…
West Virginia University Launches Pediatric Residency Program
The West Virginia University School of Dentistry in Morgantown is offering a pediatric residency, the first of its kind in the state. The Department of Pediatric Dentistry has obtained preliminary approval from the Commission on Dental…
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