Public Health

Boost rural dental workforce? Look to where they were raised

Those with a rural upbringing may be more likely to practice dentistry in pastoral or underserved areas after graduation, especially if they trained in similar locations, reports a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.

October 2, 2024

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Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care

The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, report study findings published in the International Dental Journal.

September 19, 2024

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Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries

Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.

September 11, 2024

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A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice

By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD

Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.

September 11, 2024

What's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?

This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.

September 4, 2024

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Breast cancer drug may be linked to tooth loss

By Melissa Busch

A commonly used breast cancer treatment medication may be associated with tooth loss, according to a study.

July 18, 2024

Dental problems affect every day for these patients

Oral health diseases may severely affect vulnerable populations in the U.S. with limited dental insurance and care, making everyday activities like eating, sleeping, and working challenging, reports a recently published study.

July 13, 2024

Jail time increases risk of dental care access barriers

Older adults in the U.S. who have spent time in prison may face an elevated risk of accessing dental care, highlighting the need to make affordable care more accessible, reports a study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.

July 13, 2024

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UNMC staff recognized for public oral health initiatives

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Two University of Nebraska Medical Center staff members have received awards from the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Oral Health and Dentistry for their dental public health initiatives.

July 13, 2024

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Wis. school gets $3.5M to cut dental no-shows

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies has received $3.5 million for a project to reduce missed dental appointments.

July 2, 2024

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Lower-income families disproportionately pay more for dental care

In the U.S., inequalities in unmet dental needs and care costs persist across income groups, with out-of-pocket costs rising significantly among lower-income families in recent years.

July 2, 2024

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Only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. floss, intervention needed

Though the number of adults in the U.S. reporting daily flossing rose over a 10-year-period, only 33% of this population do this oral hygiene habit every day, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

May 21, 2024

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