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Suit over dental floss gives glimpse into inmates’ health care
Is flossing a civil right? Eleven New York prisoners say it is. “We feel that the Westchester County Department of…
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Fluoridation debate continues across the country
Is there a fluoride debate in your future? Public health advocates hailed the 5-0 vote by the Portland, Ore., city…
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Gum disease, with implications for overall health, affects nearly half of Americans
Nearly half of American adults have some level of periodontal disease, according to a new study by the U.S. Centers…
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Research delves into disparities in children’s oral health
Poor children suffer from more dental decay than their wealthier peers. In many cases, they may lack private insurance or…
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No simple solution for gaps in oral health care
The lack of oral health coverage that affects more than 100 million Americans is a problem that will only be…
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Campaign pushes children to brush teeth
What do gerbils on a train have to do with oral health? Take a look at this video to find…
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Survey: Cost keeps Americans from visiting dentists
Three-quarters of American adults say they have good or very good oral health. The news is not so good for…
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Satcher advocates midlevel dental providers to improve access to care
In 2000, then-Surgeon General David Satcher called national attention to “a silent epidemic” of oral diseases, afflicting America’s most vulnerable…
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New topic leader starts conversation about oral health
I am looking forward to being AHCJ’s new oral health core topic leader and pointing you to resources and having…