Katja Delevar, RDH, a dental hygienist in Vancouver, Washington, faced a life-altering accident during a solo motorcycle ride in July 2022. Following a severe injury that left her a T6 paraplegic, with significant damage to her chest and back,…
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The recent data released by the United States Health Resources and Services Administration highlight Florida’s deepening dental crisis. Sixty-five of the state’s 67 counties are designated as dental health professional shortage areas, with…
A Proposed Change to the ACA May Help Improve Access to Dental Care
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) currently excludes adult dental care from its essential health benefits (EHB) in individual and small group plans, resulting in limited cost-sharing protections and coverage options for adults seeking dental…
Patient Financing May Offer Dental Providers Myriad Benefits
The dental services market, currently valued at $155 billion, is expected to grow to $254 billion by 2032. Many dental providers incorporate financing options into their point-of-care conversations, and offering different ways of payment…
Administrative Burdens Encourage Island Dentists to Stop Accepting Insurance
On Molokai, the fifth largest island in Hawaii, half of the island’s dentists are now requiring patients to pay for services prior to receiving them, prompting some residents to forgo dental visits due to financial constraints. Many dental…
California Community Colleges Take Care of Students, Including Their Teeth!
California community colleges are addressing the basic needs of their students, including access to dental care. The administration of Antelope Valley College in Lancaster sees oral health as key to student success. As such, every semester,…
ADA Makes Financial Investment in Two Technology Companies
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Study Shows SDF Is Equally Effective as Dental Sealants in Prevention of Tooth Decay
Researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry conducted a study involving more than 4,000 elementary school students over 4 years that compared silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to traditional dental sealants. The results,…
Tennessee Legislators Seek to Increase Access to Care With Newly Introduced Bills
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