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Pediatrics
U.S. grapples with mobile dentistry pros and cons
As Louisiana awaits Gov. Bobby Jindal's decision on a much-debated bill that would regulate school-based dentistry, the question of what kind of mobile dentistry should be allowed is likely to flare up again -- if not in Louisiana, then elsewhere in the U.S.
June 30, 2009
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Pediatrics
School dentistry bill headed for governor's desk
After a month of intense debate, the Louisiana Legislature has unanimously passed legislation that would regulate school-based dentistry. But the final bill falls far short of the near-total ban originally proposed by the Louisiana Dental Association.
June 24, 2009
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Pediatrics
U.S. House bill mandates dental insurance for kids
In their first draft of legislation to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, Democrats in the House of Representatives propose extending dental coverage to all children. But the House bill leaves out the Senate's proposal for midlevel providers.
June 23, 2009
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New movie finds humor in dental stereotypes
"The Hangover," a June box office hit in U.S. theatres, perpetuates a long tradition of cinematic dentist-bashing. It presents the profession as comically straight-laced and not quite equal to medicine.
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Endodontics
Study: Cone-beam CT finds root canals
Cone-beam CT can find calcified canals more effectively than conventional x-rays, researchers say.
June 21, 2009
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Oral programs challenged in U.S. Senate debate
Republican senators are trying to strip oral health data collection and sealant provisions, and possibly an oral health awareness campaign, from a Democratic bill that would overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
June 18, 2009
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U.S. Senate bill favors midlevel providers
The first draft of healthcare reform legislation by the U.S. Senate moves toward assuring dental benefits for all U.S. children. It would also fund pilot programs for midlevel dental providers, such as the controversial new dental therapist programs in Alaska and Minnesota.
June 11, 2009
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Dental Education
State loan repayment programs threatened
As recession-battered U.S. states look for way to trim their budgets, some are eying programs that will affect dental students now and in the future.
June 10, 2009
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Regulatory Updates
Louisiana House passes mobile dentistry bill
The Louisiana House of Representatives today passed a bill calling for tighter regulation of mobile dentistry. The amended bill falls short of the ban on dentistry in schools originally proposed by the Louisiana Dental Association -- so short that its chief opponent came close to declaring victory.
June 3, 2009
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Researchers warn of mouthguard contamination
Mouthguards may protect teeth from trauma, but the bacteria and fungus they contain are making athletes sick, according to researchers from Oklahoma State University. The mouthguards can become jagged and cause mouth lesions through which bacteria enter.
June 3, 2009
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