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Lack of routine dental care under Medicare continues to rankle
About 60 million Americans depend upon Medicare for their health care coverage. But the national health insurance program for retired…
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Reporter drew on life experience to report on inadequate prison dental care
Much remains unknown about the oral health status of more than two million incarcerated Americans, but research suggests that many dental needs…
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Investigations put focus on infection control in dental offices
Two high-profile safety breaches have highlighted the importance of close adherence to infection control protocols in dental clinics and offices.…
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Freelancers, editors explore ethics, integrity and transparency
While their hearts and training may lie with traditional objective journalism, many freelancers take on additional writing assignments in order…
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Advocates for dental therapists launch partnership
A new initiative launched by grassroots and tribal organizations aims to accelerate efforts to bring dental therapists to millions of…
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Community health centers expand beyond primary care
America’s first community health centers opened their doors in 1965 and the system has been growing ever since. Today, about…
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States bring different approaches to increase dental care for adults
The approaches vary from state to state, but the new year is bringing renewed efforts to broaden access to dental…
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Michigan joins ranks of states allowing use of dental therapists
Michigan has become the latest state to approve the use of mid-level dental providers — dental therapists — as part…
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Researchers see potential for teledentistry to address disparities in care
Telehealth technologies are on the rise, connecting patients and providers, and expanding access to crucial health services that can be…
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CDC study suggests many kids using excess toothpaste
The good news is that nearly 80 percent of American kids are brushing their teeth by the age of 1,…