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Delta Dental foundation decries Wash. Medicaid cuts
Eliminating adult dental care in Washington state's Medicaid program has forced the uninsured to turn to overburdened emergency rooms, according to the Washington Dental Service Foundation. Hospital officials and dental clinics report growing numbers of patients with serious dental problems.
December 16, 2012
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Study: Oral exams poor predictors of oral cancer
Clinical oral exams remain the most common technique for detecting abnormal oral mucosal changes. However, they are poor predictors of dysplasia and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) diagnoses, according to a meta-analysis in the December Journal of the American Dental Association.
December 6, 2012
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Regulatory Updates
Texas DSO group opposes increased regulation
The Texas Coalition of Dental Support Organizations, which includes several large dental service organizations (DSOs), says legislative discussions about increased oversight of their businesses could produce regulations that are unnecessary and anticompetitive.
November 28, 2012
2009 08 06 09 10 16 394 Texas Capitol 70
Oral Cancer
Molecular saliva test detects oral cancer, diabetes
A Pennsylvania start-up is gearing up to launch a molecular saliva test that analyzes biomarkers to detect oral cancer and diabetes. PeriRx is now conducting clinical trials of its diagnostic test, which has attracted the interest of the U.K.'s National Institute for Health Research.
November 27, 2012
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November 20, 2012
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Study questions genotoxic effects of cellphone use
An evaluation of cell samples from the oral mucosa of mobile phone users showed no genotoxic effect from radiofrequency exposure to the devices. The study analyzed exfoliated cells, which were screened for nuclear abnormalities, especially micronuclei.
November 14, 2012
2012 07 10 14 42 11 569 Man Using Cellphone 70
Dental Therapists
APHA study: Dental therapists improve access to care
Dental therapists provide quality care while improving access to care in a cost-effective way, according to a literature review presented at the recent American Public Health Association (APHA) annual meeting. And their participation in school-based programs has been linked to declines in the rate of caries in several countries.
November 8, 2012
2009 10 28 09 40 23 4 Woman Dentist 70 V2
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'Going green' has cost and care advantages for dentistry
"Going green" is not only environmentally friendly, it's also economically savvy for dental practices, according to a presentation at the recent ADA Annual Session. Adopting eco-friendly practices can save dentists thousands of dollars a year, in addition to preserving natural resources.
November 6, 2012
2012 10 25 14 44 34 70 Recycle 70
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer patient fights Medicare for coverage
Hank Grass has so far successfully fought his submandibular cancer. But the retired policeman is now facing bankruptcy in his losing battle to get Medicare to cover the oral surgeries, dental treatments, and dentures he needs following radiation treatment.
November 5, 2012
2008 08 29 15 39 44 564 Justice Scale 70
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