Public Health

Dental care costs amount to 14 hours of work for U.S. adults. In some states, it’s 20.
By Karie Neeley Anderson
A recent analysis shows dental care costs households 11 to 20 hours of work a year. Here’s what the data mean for clinicians.
October 29, 2026
Dental tools, including a mirror and explorer, lie on top of several $100 bills, signifying cost of dental care.
W.Va. coalition seeks HPV vaccine authority for dental providers
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A draft bill would let West Virginia dentists and hygienists vaccinate patients against HPV after a project exposed a referral gap.
October 26, 2026
3D illustration of HPV particles.
Most in the U.S. support better oral health access
By Melissa Busch
Democrats and Republicans finally appear to agree on one major healthcare issue.
October 23, 2026
A blue donkey and red elephant face each other with an American flag in the background.
Work less for the good of teeth? Maybe.
By Melissa Busch
A new study reveals that working long hours leads women to skip dental visits, with white-collar workers affected the most.
October 9, 2026
A woman working at a desk rubs her eyes. Behind her is a blurred office.
Childhood adversity may have a startling effect on oral health
By Melissa Busch
Childhood trauma may leave a mark on kids' teeth, according to a new study.
October 5, 2026
Close-up of a young, pensive girl with her chin resting on her knee.
Women carry the oral disorder burden, and it may get worse
By Melissa Busch
Women may face an oral health crisis that's about to get dramatically worse.
September 28, 2026
An older woman sits in a dental operatory chair and explains something to a woman dentist.
Do you know about this dental paradox?
By Melissa Busch
People who need dentists the most are avoiding them entirely.
September 8, 2026
A woman dentist sits in a modern dental operatory. She holds her hand to her chin deep in thought.
Coordinated care boosts oral health during pregnancy
By Karie Neeley Anderson
Scheduling dental visits during prenatal care sharply boosts follow-through for vulnerable patients.
September 4, 2026
A dentist wearing a mask uses tools to inspect a pregnant women's teeth.
Henry Schein, Special Olympics extend health partnership
The partnership, which expands health screenings and wellness support for athletes with intellectual disabilities, will last through 2030.
August 24, 2026
Three men present a ceremonial check for $125,000 to Special Olympics on stage during an awards event.
Pearl AI index finds dental decay underestimated by CDC
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Pearl's analysis of 26 million x-rays found untreated tooth decay in U.S. adults is 4.5 times higher than federal survey estimates.
July 10, 2026
Panoramic dental x-ray showing a full-mouth panoramic radiograph.
Co-substance use is surging in this age group
By Karie Neeley Anderson
The patients who may likely be using alcohol-- including drinking heavily -- and mixing it with medications and drugs may be those you least expect.
July 2, 2026
Assorted alcoholic beverages, including wine, spirits, and beer bottles with glasses on a white background.
Delta Dental invested $131 million in oral health in 2025. Here's where the money went.
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Delta Dental reached 24 million people in 2025. The full breakdown -- by population, program, and state -- is now available.
June 30, 2026
A young boy leaning against a beam smiles at the viewer.
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