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A Fast Track to Dental Careers
Colleges are exploring new educational pathways to strengthen the dental workforce amid persistent staffing shortages.
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The Warning Signs of Blood Disorders Hiding in the Mouth
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What Really Works in Periodontal Therapy?
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Gov. Newsom Vetoes Medi-Cal Reimbursement for Silver Diamine Fluoride
The American Dental Education Association reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation in October that would allow Medi-Cal to reimburse service providers for the application of silver diamine fluoride when used as a…
Caring for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
About half of the individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the United States are children and adolescents younger than 18. Historically, dental caries may not have been a high priority health problem among those with CF because of shortened…
Kaiser Report Explores Improving Dental Coverage for Medicare Recipients
The Kaiser Family Foundation released a report detailing policy options for improving dental coverage for individuals on Medicare, according to the American Dental Education Association.
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…
Reducing Amalgam Waste
While dental amalgam offers many benefits, its negative environmental impact requires a strict disposal process.
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…
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