A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while highlighting the profession's growing role in disease prevention and public health.
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Trump Administration Pushes States Toward Mercury-Free Dentistry
A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in…
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The Value of a Lost Tooth Is on the Rise
Delta Dental has released new findings from its Original Tooth Fairy Poll® that show a 30-cent increase in the Tooth Fairy's average cash gift for a total of $4.03 per tooth.
Dental Lifeline Network Receives $400,000 Grant from Guardian Life
The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America(R) (Guardian Life) has announced a $400,000 grant to Dental Lifeline Network (DLN).
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Oral health professionals are at daily risk of disease exposure, and gloves provide the most important barrier to disease transmission.
Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Awards Nearly $400,000 in Grants
The Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation has awarded nearly $400,000 to 50 organizations across the Commonwealth to fund research, educational outreach and other programs designed to improve the oral and overall health of Virginians.
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