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…
When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
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
Learn how advances in dental imaging and patient-centered communication can help address radiation concerns while supporting…
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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Discover how computer-aided manufacturing technology is revolutionizing dental implant procedures through advanced surgical template fabrication methods.
Association Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline Is Explored
The study published in npj Aging investigated the intricate relationship between tooth loss, dietary patterns, and cognitive decline, particularly focusing on their neurological implications. Previous research established a connection…
Wisconsin Clinic Looks to Dental Therapists to Solve Patient Backlog
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a dental clinic faces significant appointment backlog, with wait times stretching for months due to high demand for dental services in northeast Wisconsin. To address this issue, the CEO of N.E.W. Community Clinic,…
Periodontal Bacteria Linked to Pancreatic Cancer
A recent study published in Gut, a BMJ Journal, highlights the alarming connection between oral bacteria, particularly Porphyromonas gingivalis, and the acceleration of pancreatic cancer development. Led by Gabriel Nussbaum, MD,…
Program Strives to Encourage Dental-Medical Innovation
In order to better integrate dental and medical care with the goal of improving overall health outcomes, SMILE Health, an initiative led by CareQuest Innovation Partners, aims to bridge this gap by uniting innovators, industry partners, and…
Paralyzed Dental Hygienist Returns to Patient Care Thanks to Her Employer
Katja Delevar, RDH, a dental hygienist in Vancouver, Washington, faced a life-altering accident during a solo motorcycle ride in July 2022. Following a severe injury that left her a T6 paraplegic, with significant damage to her chest and…
Taking a Leap of Faith
To better serve the most vulnerable in her community, Christy Jo Fogarty, RDH, ADT, became the first advanced dental therapist in the United States.
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Self-Reported Oral Health Shows Strong Correlation With Systemic Health
New research indicates that individuals reporting poor oral health face similar systemic health risks as those diagnosed with periodontal diseases.
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