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A different story in each state: Get tips on covering pediatric dental benefits under ACA
As state health insurance marketplaces opened for business, Marissa Evans of Kaiser Health News offered a nice consumer-friendly Q&A on…
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Dentists borrow a tactic from gun-control advocates
Call it a teachable moment. Halloween candy buyback programs have become a popular way for dentists and orthodontists to let…
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Hepatitis cases highlight infection control for temporary dental clinics
It is likely that three patients and two volunteers contracted hepatitis B at a large free dental clinic held in…
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Tulsa health officials link hepatitis C case to oral surgeon’s office
A former patient of Tulsa oral surgeon W. Scott Harrington contracted hepatitis C at his office, genetic testing has confirmed.…
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New GAO report reveals trends in coverage, use of dental services
In 2011, 4 million children did not obtain needed dental care because their families could not afford it, according to…
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Toolkit, scientists offer tips on covering oral health in rural communities
Want to know more about innovative dental care programs reaching rural areas? Curious about oral health disparities in isolated communities?…
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Health advocates worry Calif. children won’t access dental care in exchanges
The advocates who fought hard for the inclusion of pediatric dental benefits under the Affordable Care Act have been closely…
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Talk about health care costs often omits dental spending
Adult dental visits are on the decline. Overall spending on dental care has been flat for several years. Both trends…
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At century mark, dental hygienists celebrate changing profession
Dental hygienists from around the world celebrated the 100th anniversary of their profession in Boston over the past week at…
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Findings call biannual teeth cleanings into question
New research is suggesting that while people at high-risk of periodontal disease should visit the dentist at least twice a…