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The United States Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry with a $1.5 million grant to prepare dental and dental hygienists to better serve disadvantaged populations, including…
NC to Decide Between Fee-for-Service and Managed Care for Medicaid Dental Benefits
In North Carolina, dental benefits included in the state’s Medicaid program are managed by the state, not by private insurers. This is in contrast to the medical side of the state’s Medicaid program, which has moved from fee-for-service to…
VOCO America Partners With TeamSmile to Help Bring Healthy Smiles to Children in Need
Through material donations and employee participation, VOCO aims to help elevate the oral health of the nation’s underserved youth.
University at Buffalo Receives Grant to Provide Care for the Most Vulnerable
The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, a Catholic nonprofit dedicated to improving the health of New Yorkers, has given the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine more than $500,000 to provide dental care to individuals experiencing…
One-Injection HIV Treatment Is in Development
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New Research Demonstrates High Levels of Satisfaction With Dental Therapy Model
The Center for Health Workforce Studies, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, published results from surveys of providers and patients who had worked with or been treated by dental therapists,…
US Makes Big Push to Eradicate New HIV Infections
The United States Department of Health and Human Services is spending big money to end the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) epidemic by 2030. On June 16, the agency awarded $115 million in grants to 60 organizations working to meet the…
New TikTok Trend May Harm Tooth Enamel
A new TikTok video that shows viewers how to mix balsamic vinegar with sparkling water to create a purported unique and healthy alternative to soda has some oral health professionals furrowing their brows. And new research demonstrates this…
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When clusters of monkeypox cases began popping up in countries where the viral disease is not normally found, including the United States, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) initially recommended mask wearing to prevent…
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