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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Children’s Oral Health Bills Moving through Washington Legislature
Two bills that could potentially expand children’s access to oral health care providers are moving through the Washington State Legislature, according to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
Santa Fe Group Announces New President, Steven W. Kess of Henry Schein
The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, nationally recognized, action-oriented think tank with a passion to improve oral health for the public, has announced the appointment of Steven W. Kess, MBA, as its new president.
To Floss or Not to Floss
Floss has long been the primary device recommended for cleaning between teeth as part of patients’ daily self-care regimens.
Hu-Friedy Introduces HuFriedyGroup as the Dental Division of Cantel
Hu-Friedy, the world leader in dental instrument manufacturing and instrument reprocessing workflows, recently introduced HuFriedyGroup as the Dental Division of Cantel.
Impact of Antiresorptive Medications on Oral Health
Antiresorptive therapies for individuals with osteoporosis include five principal classes of agents: bisphosphonates, estrogens, selective estrogen receptor modulators, calcitonin, and monoclonal antibodies, such as denosumab.
Managing the Misuse of Opioids
Prescription drug misuse—taking medication originally intended for therapeutic use in a manner other than prescribed—commonly takes the form of opioid, stimulant, and central nervous system depressant misuse. For decades, prescription…
National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice Issues Call for Abstracts
The National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice has issued a Call for Abstracts for presentation during the 5th Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference scheduled Sept. 24–26 at the Bethesdan Hotel in Maryland.
How Marijuana Accelerates Growth of HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer
The ingredient that causes the high associated with cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has been identified as the molecular mechanism that fast-tracks cancer growth in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck…
‘The Tooth Racket’ Scheduled to Screen at Rock the Shorts Film Festival
Soft Cloud Film’s first production, The Tooth Racket, will screen at the Rock the Shorts Film Festival on March 7, 2020, at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles.
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