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Tenn. law improves kids' access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Tennessee legislators have made it easier for more children to have dental care, including dental sealants and fluoride varnish treatments.
May 8, 2013
Survey: Caregivers uninformed about fluoride in tap water
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Nearly 60% of caregivers say they are more likely to give children bottled water than tap water, potentially depriving kids of fluoride that is critical to good oral health, according to the 2013 Delta Dental Children's Oral Health Survey.
April 1, 2013
Oral health grant to help Hawaiian mothers, kids
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A $100,000 grant has been awarded to an oral health program on Maui to help native Hawaiian mothers and children.
March 24, 2013
Survey: Most U.K. parents wait too long for kids' 1st dental visit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A survey of U.K. parents revealed that 79% wait until their children are older than a year old before taking them to the dentist and 5% wait until their children turn 5.
March 20, 2013
Shared dental visits work well with infants, toddlers
By Erin Archer, RN
Shared dental visits for infants and toddlers can help improve no-shows and provide parents and other caregivers with a more effective oral health education experience, according to a study from Harvard dental school presented at the International Association for Dental Research meeting.
March 20, 2013
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WesternU gets $8.4M pledge from First 5 LA
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Western University of Health Sciences (WesternU) College of Dental Medicine will receive $8.4 million from First 5 LA to provide dental care to uninsured and underserved children.
March 14, 2013
Free app guides kids' oral hygiene, eating habits
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
United Concordia has created a free, animated, mobile app called Chomper Chums that is designed to help children ages 4 to 11 develop healthy brushing, flossing, and rinsing habits.
March 12, 2013
Judge says no to NYC soda ban
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A New York judge has stopped Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration from banning the sale of large sugary drinks at New York City restaurants, just one day before the ban was to take effect.
March 10, 2013
Survey finds slim link between obesity, periodontitis
By Rosemary Frei, MSc
TORONTO - The findings from a recent Canadian health survey did not reveal a significant association between obesity and periodontitis -- despite the fact that previous studies found at least a 35% increased risk for periodontitis among obese individuals.
February 14, 2013
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Obesity linked to higher risk of perio disease
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Obesity, which impacts roughly one-third of the U.S. population, has been linked to periodontal disease, according to an article published in the January/February 2013 issue of General Dentistry.
February 5, 2013
Adult xylitol study yields surprising results
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Daily use of xylitol lozenges did not result in a statistically or clinically significant reduction in caries among adults with an elevated risk of developing caries, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.
January 16, 2013
$100K donation to aid Utah sealant program
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Intermountain Healthcare is donating $100,000 to the nonprofit Sealants for Smiles to increase access to oral health education and preventive dental services for at-risk children in Utah.
January 16, 2013
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