Kentucky’s state assembly is thinking of removing the state’s community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more than 3,000 residents. Kentucky ranks 45th for overall oral health.
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New Bill Targets Dental Insurance Power Play
A sweeping House proposal could upend how dental plans operate by forcing self-funded insurers to follow state laws.
From Toxic Dumping to Dental Care for Kids
A controversial construction settlement in Rhode Island is being transformed into nearly $8 million in dental care for underserved…
Michigan Moves Closer to Launching Its First Dental Therapy Program
Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing…
House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and…
The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention…
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BURST Oral Care Offers Support to Dental Professionals Facing Unique Difficulty with COVID-19
BURST is assisting these dental professionals whose offices have either closed temporarily, or remain open but then put them at risk through close contact, potential contamination of saliva, and shortage of protective equipment during the…
Revamping the Delivery of Oral Health Care
When envisioning the future of the dental therapy profession, all of its moving parts need to be considered. Significant changes to the United States’ dental health care delivery system are on the horizon.
Dental Trade Alliance Names Gregory J. Chavez Chief Executive Officer
The Dental Trade Alliance (DTA), an association of companies that provide dental equipment, supplies, materials and services to dental professionals, announced that its board of directors has appointed Gregory Chavez as chief executive…
ADHA Requests Benefits for Out-of-Work Dental Hygienists
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The Invisible Danger in Aerosol Production
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Hand Washing Is Your Primary Defense
Whether you are still treating patients or practicing social distancing at home, your number one defense against COVID-19 and any other infectious disease is effective hand washing. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of how to practice…
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