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Oral Health Is One Thing Americans Can Agree On
The latest CareQuest poll finds significant bipartisan support for expanding dental coverage especially for older adults, those…
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When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
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According to a poll conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, the cost of providing dental care is increasing while insurance reimbursement remains stagnant. With more than 1,200 survey participants, 95% reported…
Public Comment Sought on License Portability
After lobbying from the American Dental Association and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, the United States Department of Defense earmarked the professions of dentistry and dental hygiene for support in developing license…
Literature Review Finds Poor Oral Health Linked to Cognitive Decline
A recently published literature review, “Periodontal Health, Cognitive Decline, and Dementia: a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies” found that poor periodontal health and tooth loss are associated with higher rates…
Is a Universal COVID-19 Vaccine Feasible?
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University at Buffalo Programs Endeavor to Increase Diversity Among Dental Providers
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Organizations Collaborate to Better Understand Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage
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Plaque-Fighting Nanorobots Provide Personalized, Hands-Free Oral Care
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and School of Engineering and Applied Science have shown that microrobots are capable of brushing and flossing human teeth. The hands-free system uses swarms of iron…
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