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Will New Kentucky Bill Lead to a Rise in Toothless Teenagers?
Kentucky’s state assembly is thinking of removing the state’s community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more…
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…
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NIH Study Shows Patients with Newly Diagnosed Musculoskeletal Pain Prescribed Opioids More Often…
Patients experiencing newly diagnosed chronic musculoskeletal pain are prescribed opioids more often than other nonpharmacologic approaches during their first physician visit a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) study reports.
Surgical Approaches to Gingival Recession
Root coverage surgery is usually used in lieu of restorative cervical bonding of teeth with noncarious cervical lesions and shallow cervical caries. When a tooth needs root coverage and restorative treatment, restorative procedures should…
5 Ways to Promote Oral Hygiene During National Children’s Dental Health Month
Parents and caregivers can help promote the benefits of ideal oral health to children during National Children’s Dental Health Month, which kicks off February 1.
Preventive Measures Take Center Stage in Fight Against Caries
Caries remains a significant problem for both children and adults. But minimally invasive tactics offer a fresh approach to fighting this transmissible disease.
Studies Link Oral Health to Psoriasis Severity
Links between oral health and systemic health are indisputable. In periodontal inflammation, dental hygienists may find indication of autoimmune disorders such as psoriasis—and vice versa.
CDC Reports More than 15% of US Adults Are Physically Inactive
New data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals more than 15% of adults across all states and territories are physically inactive.
Does Nicotine Exposure Increase Caries Risk?
Smoking is a global and national health problem and is one of the most significant health risks that impacts all age groups. Much research has been conducted on the association between dental caries and smoking. A growing number of studies…
Advancements in Tooth Whitening
The demand for whiter teeth has spurred the development of many innovations in professional oral health care technologies, as well as in over-the-counter (OTC) products. Discoloration can present in various ways, and, depending on the…
Tips for Integrating Technology Into Practice
Digital technology plays an influential role in the delivery of oral health care, and treatment is evolving rapidly as a result of ongoing advances. Digital radiology and photography, for example, help improve diagnostic capabilities and…
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