The state’s dental loss ratio law requires insurers to spend at least 83% of premiums on patient care and other states are taking notice.
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Head Start’s Oral Health Rules Face the Chopping Block
Proposed changes to the federal Head Start program could eliminate daily supervised toothbrushing and oral hygiene instruction for…
Zombie Accounts May Be Putting Your Practice at Risk
Make sure you know exactly who has access to your patient data in order to protect this valuable information from the bad guys.
When a Tooth Extraction Becomes a Jaw-Threatening Risk
Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw can cause devastating oral complications, making risk assessment, prevention, and early…
Federal Funding for Oral Health Is Safe for Now
A continuing resolution to support currently funded federal agencies, including those related to oral health, through December 11…
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American Dental Association Supports Tobacco-Free Schools Laws
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Himalayan Dental Relief Project Changes Its Name
Himalayan Dental Relief Project Changes Its NameMission Remains the Same (Denver, Colorado, Sept. 10, 2009) The Himalayan Dental Relief Project today announced that it has changed the name of the organization to Global Dental Relief to…
New Location, New Date for 20th Anniversary Oral Health America Gala
New Location, New Date for 20th Anniversary Oral Health America GalaChicago, IL October 15, 2009 In celebration of the event’s 20th Anniversary, Oral Health America has chosen a dazzling new site for its annual Gala Dinner and…
AAP Selects Research Poster Winners
AAP Selects Research Poster Winners At the 95th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Periodontology, winners of the Poster Session Forum were selected through a competition sponsored by The Natural Dentist. Research abstracts will…
From America’s Toothfairy: “We Appreciate You”
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Clinician Training Can Reduce Early Childhood Caries
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Body's Immune System Response To Dental Plaque Varies By Gender And Race
Body's Immune System Response To Dental Plaque Varies By Gender And Race Neglected oral hygiene among black males can trigger an inflammatory response to dental plaque even when periodontal disease is absent according to an…
H1N1 Prevention Tips For Oral Health Professionals and Patients
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Virginia Dentist Assumes Presidency of the American Dental Association
Virginia Dentist Assumes Presidency of the American Dental AssociationCHICAGO, October 6, 2009—Ronald L. Tankersley, D.D.S., who practices oral and maxillofacial surgery in Newport News, Williamsburg and Hampton, Va., was installed as…
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