Public Health

Dental care may be deferred more often due to medical debt

About 1 in 7 U.S. adults delay care because of medical debt, and dental care is often what they are postponing.

March 23, 2026

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These barriers to dental care may surprise you

A recent study identifies multiple factors that are preventing millions of people from seeing an oral healthcare provider.

March 18, 2026

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Maybe kick these habits for better oral health at 40

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A Journal of Dentistry study links lifestyle choices in early adulthood to significantly higher oral disease risk by age 40.

March 9, 2026

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Guess who's skipping dental care in the U.S.?

A recent study identifies three key factors pointing to why U.S. adults put off dental visits.

February 16, 2026

How buprenorphine law changes may affect dentistry

By Melissa Busch

With recent legislation and other developments, dentists should know the critical implications for patients taking buprenorphine, according to a new commentary.

February 13, 2026

Patients in this state may have the worst dental health

Based on 25 indicators of dental wellness, these are the states with the best and worst oral health, according to WalletHub.

February 6, 2026

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DentaQuest contributes $30K to Iowa dental school

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

DentaQuest has donated $30,000 to the University of Iowa College of Dentistry to support its geriatric and special needs dentistry program.

January 23, 2026

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Socioeconomic disparities in caries among U.S. adults persist

The findings reinforce how socioeconomic status affects oral health inequalities and highlight the need for removing barriers to care.

January 13, 2026

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Tooth loss may affect thinking

Tooth loss may be tied to cognitive decline in older adults, possibly harming brain regions involving memory, even if good nutrition is maintained.

January 9, 2026

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What oral health stigma is doing to your patients

Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.

January 7, 2026

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Lost and never found: The devastating consequences of lost dentures

By Dr. Alexis Lee

Lost dentures devastate nursing home patients who already struggle to access care. Dr. Alexis Lee offers tips if this mishap occurs.

December 26, 2025

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What's the burden of gum disease where you live?

Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.

December 11, 2025

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