Vulnerable Populations

Older adults may pay the price of skipping dental care

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Older people who can’t afford needed dental care may have a much higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease and dementia.

April 23, 2026

NYU Dentistry to expand care center for kids with disabilities

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

New York University Dentistry is expanding its oral health services with a $5.5 million grant to treat children with disabilities.

April 21, 2026

Racial discrimination may be linked to fewer dental visits

By Ava Barros

Racial discrimination and low socioeconomic status were linked to poorer oral health, which, combined, can have pronounced effects on kids.

April 1, 2026

Dental care may be deferred more often due to medical debt

By Ava Barros

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

These barriers to dental care may surprise you

By Ava Barros

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

March 18, 2026

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

By Ava Barros

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

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

Socioeconomic disparities in caries among U.S. adults persist

By Ava Barros

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

January 13, 2026

Tooth loss may affect thinking

By Ava Barros

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

What oral health stigma is doing to your patients

By Ava Barros

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

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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