In a Forbes article, Tony Lo Sasso, PhD, examines new research on private equity in dentistry showing that while acquisitions were not linked to higher insurer reimbursement rates, they were associated with shifts toward higher-revenue care that…
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Private Equity’s Dental Playbook
In a Forbes article, Tony Lo Sasso, PhD, examines new research on private equity in dentistry showing that while acquisitions were…
Battle of the Biofilm: Does Mouthrinse Make a Difference?
From chlorhexidine to essential oils, emerging evidence reveals which rinses truly disrupt biofilm and how to match them to patient…
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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.
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Study Finds Oral Palate Differences in Patients With Schizophrenia
New research from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) suggests patients with deficit schizophrenia have a wider oral palate than people with other forms of the…
UF College of Dentistry Ranks No. 5 in NIH Research Funding
The University of Florida Health College of Dentistry research enterprise ranks fifth nationally for a second straight year among all US dental schools in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, with $11.2 million awarded through the…
Antibiotics Not Necessary for Most Toothaches, According to New Guideline
The American Dental Association (ADA) released a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches.
Equitable Care for LGBTQ Patients
LGBTQ people have faced barriers to care. Today, offering culturally competent care is the standard.
CDHP to Move Resources to Community Catalyst in December
The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP), a DC-based think tank established in 1997 to secure dental coverage for all children, announced that it will transition its extensive online public health policy and advocacy research and…
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Improving Oral Health Through Nutrition
Nutrients contained within foods are essential for growth, maintaining tissue health, repairing injured tissue, and providing energy for daily activities. Oral health professionals need to be prepared to identify dietary contributors to…
Academy of General Dentistry Endorses Oral Health Literacy Awareness Legislation
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced its full support of HR4678, the “Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2019."
Oral Health Care Supporters Advocate for Improved Dental Coverage
More than 300 oral health care advocates traveled to Capitol Hill on October 24 to help advance legislation that would ensure additional, much-needed dental coverage for Americans.
GreenMark Secures Funding for Identification of Early Caries
GreenMark Biomedical Inc has announced it has been awarded a $1.5 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to further develop its patented nanoparticle-based dental technology for detecting early-stage dental caries.
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