Reports of unlicensed individuals performing dental procedures are on the rise, leaving patients financially and physically harmed while eroding trust in legitimate oral health professionals. Strengthening oversight and patient awareness is essential…
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Precision Begins With Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy,…
Real, Lasting Change Happens on the Patient’s Terms
True behavior change doesn’t happen because we tell patients what to do, but rather it happens when they discover their own reasons…
CMS Rule Cements the Importance of Oral and Systemic Health Integration
A new Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services policy marks a major step toward integrating dentistry and medicine. By adding…
Exercise and Omega-3s Pose a Powerful Threat Against Apical Periodontitis
New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation,…
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NIH Grant to Fund Investigation of Middle School Sealant Programs
The success of school-based dental clinics in improving vulnerable children’s oral health is supported by robust evidence. However, these clinics almost always serve elementary school-age kids. Researchers from Kennesaw State University…
Instafloss Water Flosser Features 12 Jets
Instafloss (754-307-6152; instafloss.com) is a water flosser with 12 simultaneous jets that provides a complete water floss in 10 seconds. According to the company, 70% of the population regularly skips flossing because the process takes…
Penn Focuses on Improving Access to Care for Those With Disabilities
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine’s Care Center for Persons with Disabilities in Philadelphia has made great strides in improving access to care for individuals with disabilities since it opened in 2021.…
Medicare and Medicaid Services Expansion Includes Dental Care
Through its Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is expanding access to dental care, cancer screening and behavioral healthcare. The recently announced 2023 Physician Fee…
Infections From Dental Waterlines Prompt Federal Health Advisory
Recent outbreaks of nontuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) infections highlight the importance of maintaining and monitoring dental unit waterlines (DUWLs) in accordance with recommended infection prevention practices. Following a cluster of…
Therapy Dog Sports a Beautiful and Healthy Smile
Scarlett, a working therapy dog in the Upper West Side of New York City, is always ready for her next gig with a beautiful smile and no “doggy breath,” thanks to her owner who is a dentist. The 2.5-year-old mix of poodle, Doberman Pinscher,…
Dental Tourists to Turkey Report Less Than Desirable Results
Dental tourism is common with residents of many countries, including the United States, who seek dental care in regions that offer services for a significantly reduced cost. Turkey hosts more than 150,000 travelers each year who come to…
Dental Care Hard to Come By in Rural America
Approximately 15% of Americans reside in rural areas and a new report from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality finds that professional dental care is often not easily accessed…
WHO Calls for Universal Dental Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released its Global Oral Health Status Report, which reviews the dental disease rates among 194 countries across the globe. Unsurprisingly, the most common oral health problems are dental caries,…
Tennessee’s Medicaid Program to Cover Dental Care for Adults
Beginning January 1, Tennessee residents who are covered under the state’s Medicaid program, TennCare, will receive dental care benefits. Tennessee, Alabama, and Delaware are the only states that do not include dental care in their Medicaid…
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