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Free Calif. dental clinic draws thousands
OAKLAND - Thousands flocked to a four-day clinic in Oakland, CA, on April 9-12, hoping to receive much-needed dental and medical care. Sponsored by Remote Area Medical, the free event spotlighted the growing access-to-care challenges many California adults are facing in the wake of layoffs and state budget cuts.
April 10, 2011
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Oral Bacteria
Lactic-acid bacteria may protect against HPV, HNSCC
Lactic-acid bacteria in plaque can cause caries, but in saliva they have the potential to protect against human papillomavirus and head and neck cancer, according to research presented at the recent International Association for Dental Research meeting.
April 6, 2011
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Dental Education
Voice reminders can reduce no-show rates
Voice message reminders for dental appointments are more effective than text messages in preventing no-shows, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. And last-minute reminders yield the most positive returns.
April 4, 2011
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New procedure codes bring some new challenges
Eight new procedure codes have been added to the ADA's codes on dental procedures for 2011-2012, covering preventive resin restorations, interim pontics, interim retainers, and more.
March 28, 2011
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Insurance
Vt. dentists oppose proposed provider tax
Vermont dentists are fighting a proposed medical provider tax, saying it will increase the cost of dental services in a state that is already struggling to address access-to-care issues. But lawmakers say the tax would increase federal Medicaid reimbursements for dentists.
March 24, 2011
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March 21, 2011
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HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancers on the rise
HPV-associated oropharyngeal cancer rates are increasing, especially among younger patients, according to research presented last week at the International Association for Dental Research meeting in San Diego.
March 20, 2011
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Dental Education
Univ. of Ala. alums find gaps in dental school training
A scathing report by the University of Alabama School of Dentistry Alumni Association details deficiencies in dental students' hands-on training at the school, citing instances in which clinic rotations involved playing video games with seniors, brushing their teeth, or being told to go to the beach.
March 13, 2011
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Oral Cancer
Oral cancer screenings a must, say malpractice attorneys
Given the dramatic rise in dental malpractice lawsuits stemming from missed oral cancer diagnoses, dental practitioners should make oral cancer screenings a standard part of every patient exam, according to a panel of attorneys at the recent Chicago Midwinter Meeting.
March 9, 2011
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2-time arrested unlicensed dentist sentenced
A woman who was arrested in two states for allegedly providing braces and more to individuals without a dental license was sentenced.
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