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Oral health
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Mass. may be moving closer to use of dental therapists to hold down Medicaid costs
Earlier this summer, Gov. Charlie Baker lent his support to a long-running effort to bring a new class of dental…
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Sun, surf – and free health care
So what does a wealthy doctor who retired and moved to a beach and golf community off the South Carolina…
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When covering the opioid epidemic, don’t forget the dental angle
President Donald Trump’s decision to declare opioid addiction a national emergency could be at least a step toward addressing the…
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Efforts pick up steam to expand Medicaid dental benefits for older adults
In a recent story for the Baltimore Sun, reporter Andrea K. McDaniels explored a dilemma getting increasing attention these days…
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2017 AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows selected
Six journalists have been named to this year’s class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created to…
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Experts share tips for covering public health
A panel of Altarum Institute experts dove into the politics and policy of broad topics in public health, including the…
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Data suggests mixed progress in reducing tooth decay rates among young
Tooth decay remains the most prevalent chronic health problem of children in the United States. Since the late 1980s, roughly…
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‘Invisible’ inmates face barriers to getting dental care
The U.S. Constitution prohibits cruel and unusual punishment. A 1976 U.S. Supreme Court decision, Estelle V. Gamble, declares that prisoners…
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Minn. reporter shares insights on covering the dental therapist debate
The debate over dental therapists continues to roil state houses across the country. Many organized dental groups contend the technically…
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Americans cross the border for affordable dental care
BuzzFeed news reporter John Stanton took a trip over the Mexican border for a look at dental tourism. He found…