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…
When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
Help Anxious Patients See the Bigger Picture
Learn how advances in dental imaging and patient-centered communication can help address radiation concerns while supporting…
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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Dentists’ Antibiotic Prescription Practices Remain Unchanged
Dental antibiotic prescribing rates stayed stable from 2012 to 2019, despite efforts to revise guidelines and implement antibiotic stewardship programs in dental settings, according to a study published in Infection Control & Hospital…
Trace Heavy Metals Linked to Periodontitis
Essential trace heavy metals are commonly found in tap water, and Chinese researchers wanted to determine their effect on periodontal health. A total of 1,348 participants were included in the nationwide research, and the concentration of…
NYU Researchers Find Protein That Supports Oral Cancer Growth
Research conducted at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has uncovered an essential protein, ORAI1, that feeds the growth of oral cancer tumors and intensifies the associated pain. The scientists hope this discovery will…
Study Shows Morbidly Obese Patients Experience Negative Oral Health Effects
A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil highlights the significant decline in oral health among morbidly obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery or preparing for it. The study involved 100…
EU Commission Proposes Comprehensive Measures to Phase Out Dental Amalgam Use
Originally, the European Union (EU) had agreed to phase out the use of dental amalgam by 2028, however, its new “Proposal for Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council,” seeks to end the use of dental amalgam by January 1,…
Survey Results Show Millions of American Are Without Dental Insurance
Results from the State of Oral Health Equity in America Survey, conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, found that 68.5 million Americans are without dental insurance, which significantly impedes their ability to access…
Navigating Dental Implants in Medically Complex Older Adults
When dealing with older adults who have comorbidities, clinicians should prioritize a well-thought-out approach to dental implant therapy.
Infection Lands Dental Patient in the Hospital for More Than a Week
A San Diego dental patient visited her dentist for a simple restorative procedure — placement of a crown — and 2 weeks later she was in the hospital. The patient noticed a significant level of pain following the initial restorative…
Dental Hygiene Students Support the Oral Health of Georgia State Football Players
Playing football can be a dangerous endeavor, fraught with all kinds of risks — including oral trauma. At Georgia State University in Atlanta, the school’s dental hygiene students have fabricated custom mouthguards to protect the dentitions…
Exploring the Link Between Tooth Loss, Periodontitis, and Dementia
A recent study explored the potential link between tooth loss, periodontitis, and the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD) and related dementia. While the primary causes of dementia are largely unknown, dental health has emerged as a possible…
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