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Pacific Dental Services Foundation highlights vet oral health efforts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation highlighted ongoing efforts to improve access to care and oral healthcare for U.S. veterans.
November 11, 2024
Us Soldier
Men with HIV experience greater alveolar bone loss
By Ava Barros
Men with HIV may experience greater alveolar bone loss than those without HIV, potentially due to higher levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 30, 2024
Panoramic Xray
Adults with ADHD may be at greater risk of dental problems
By Ava Barros
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a higher risk for poor oral health compared to those without the condition, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
October 22, 2024
Dentist Advise Patient
Boost rural dental workforce? Look to where they were raised
By Ava Barros
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
By Ava Barros
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
Pregnant Woman 400
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
Dental Chair Office
Lower-income families disproportionately pay more for dental care
By Ava Barros
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
Dentist Assistant Patient
Only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. floss, intervention needed
By Ava Barros
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
Dental Floss
Study reveals link between food insecurity and tooth loss
By Ava Barros
There may be a connection between food insecurity and tooth loss among adults age 50 and older residing in the U.S., according to a new study published on May 8 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.
May 13, 2024
Empty Fridge Food Insecurity
One dentist's treatment advice for a geriatric patient with dementia
By Dr. Alexis Lee
It's uncomfortable enough for the average person to visit the dentist, but patients with dementia can find the environment particularly upsetting. Dr. Alexis Lee offers some advice on how to help these patients.
May 7, 2024
Dr. Alexis Lee
Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children
By Ava Barros
Children of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.
April 30, 2024
Girl Mouth Mirror
Avesis, Harmony launch pilot salivary testing
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Avesis and Harmony Health have piloted a program to improve oral healthcare for underserved Medicaid populations with special needs.
April 26, 2024
Man Saliva Sample
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