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Dental visits lag for publicly insured patients
By August 2020, privately insured patients were visiting the dentist at about the same rate as before the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. But dental utilization still lagged by 7.5% for patients with public insurance.
July 28, 2021
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Dental Hygiene
Wearing a mask makes people aware of their bad breath
Wearing a face mask makes people aware of their bad breath, according to a recent survey published in Oral Diseases. The use of face masks also led respondents to make significant changes in their oral hygiene habits.
July 21, 2021
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Dentures
Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia
Tooth loss is a risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia, according to a meta-analysis published on July 8 in the Journal of Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine. What's worse, the risk of cognitive decline increases with each lost tooth.
July 7, 2021
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Patients are willing to pay for preventive dental care
People are willing to pay for scale and polish services and oral hygiene advice even without seeing the immediate benefits, according to a study published in the July print edition of the Journal of Dental Research.
June 30, 2021
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Periodontics
Periodontal disease cost U.S. $154B in 2018
Periodontal disease comes with a high cost: The U.S. lost $154.1 billion in 2018 due to the condition, according to an analysis published on May 30 in the Journal of Periodontology. The loss was even worse in Europe, where periodontal disease cost the region nearly 158.6 billion euros ($194 billion U.S.).
June 9, 2021
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Dental Education
Twitter can be useful for dental education
Twitter can be useful for dental education, according to a review published in the Journal of Dental Education. The social media network's open access platform, limited advertisements, and free registration make it an appealing tool for students' interactive learning, the authors wrote.
June 2, 2021
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Dental Education
Dental graduate medical costs are a growing investment
Dental graduate medical education is a growing public investment that policy may need to address, according to a study published on May 27 in JAMA Network Open. The Medicare program spends millions each year supporting dental education programs, despite limited support for Medicare beneficiaries.
May 27, 2021
2021 02 09 18 56 7817 Doctors Residents Student Education 400
Brain
Gingivitis tied to increased risk of future depression
European researchers discovered a link between gingivitis and depression in a study published in the June 2021 edition of the Journal of Psychiatric Research. Patients with chronic gingivitis had almost double the risk of developing depression as those with healthy gums.
May 19, 2021
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Endodontics
Preventive dental care tied to lower Medicaid costs in NY
Preventive dentistry services provided more than just better health outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries in New York, according to a study published on April 21 in the Journal of Dental Research. Participants who took advantage of preventive dental care also saved the state Medicaid program money.
May 5, 2021
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Orofacial Pain
TMD linked to exposure to violence in children
Adolescents who report temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain and jaw dysfunction are more often exposed to violence, according to a study published recently in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation.
April 28, 2021
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