The latest CareQuest poll finds significant bipartisan support for expanding dental coverage especially for older adults, those with disabilities, and veterans.
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Good News and Bad News on the Status of America’s Oral Health
New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health…
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After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
Help Anxious Patients See the Bigger Picture
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American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
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Dental Hygiene Educator Works to Ease Vermont’s Hygienist Shortage
Heather Blair, MPH, RDH, FADHA, is dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene for the next generation of practitioners.
Study Shows Strong Correlation Between Good Oral Hygiene Habits and Quality of Life
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Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: boho dental turban twist headband, handmade silver tooth necklace, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…
Former Dental Assistant, Now Dentist Weaves Art Into Practice
Macy Punzalan, DMD, a 2024 graduate of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Program at the University of New England (UNE) in Portland, Maine, found her calling in the blend of art and science that is dental medicine. After years as a dental…
Maggots in the Mouth: The Rare but Hidden Peril of Oral Myiasis
Oral myiasis is a rare but serious condition caused by parasitic infestation of living or dead tissue, bodily fluids, or ingested food. Myiasis occurs when fly larvae infest human tissue, using it as an intermediate host. It primarily…
Expanding Dental Horizons: Colorado and Minnesota Join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
In a significant development for the dental profession, Colorado and Minnesota have joined the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, becoming the eighth and ninth states to participate. This compact, aimed at supporting license portability,…
Chewing Ice May Lead to a Host of Dental Problems
With temperatures heating up, an ice-cold drink is highly appealing to most patients. However, what happens to patients who chew the ice once their refreshing drink is gone?
Transforming Urgent Dental Care: VCU’s Innovative Approach to Emergency Dentistry
Unfortunately, it is common in the United States to find people suffering from serious dental problems — from gum disease to wisdom teeth impaction — who don’t have the funds or the ability to get to a dental office. And when issues — such…
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Awards $2.3 Million in Grant Funding for Projects Focused on…
Funds Support Grantees to Advance Health Care Policy, Build Community Capacity, and Expand Access to Care
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