A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery aneurysm and the likelihood that it will rupture. Dental caries, however, was not linked to aneurysm risk, placing the…
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The American Dental Education Association reports that Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey signed the most wide-sweeping licensure reciprocity law in the country last week.
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Popular Project for Scouts Expands Thanks to DentaQuest
In November of 2018, America’s ToothFairy put out the call to Scouts across the nation to teach their communities about oral health and earn their “Oral Health Action HERO” patches.
Regular Dental Visits and Flossing May Minimize Oral Cancer Risk
Frequent flossing and regular dental visits may be linked to a reduced risk of oral cancer, according to findings presented at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting in Atlanta.
Study Indicates Plant-Based Diet May Help Reduce Gingivitis
Patients who switched to a plant-based, whole food diet experienced a reduction in gingivitis, according to a study published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology.
Supporting Ergonomic Health
A variety of interventions are available to help dental hygienists reduce their risk of work-related injury.
How to Improve Equity in Children’s Dental Care
The CDHP has published “Medicaid Dental Guidance to States: An Opportunity to Aim for Equity” to provide direction on how state agencies can improve equity in children’s dental care.
DentaQuest Launches MORE Care Program in Central Oregon
The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and the Central Oregon Health Council have launched a 2-year pilot of Medical Oral Expanded Care (MORE Care), a DentaQuest Partnership initiative, in Central Oregon.
Impact of Genetics on Caries Risk
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