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Oral health
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Taking a fresh look at nutrition for older adults
New paradigms are needed to address our growing understanding of the physiology of aging and how it affects the nutrient…
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Backers of water fluoridation get boost from Calgary studies
Tooth decay rates among children in Calgary, Canada have spiked in recent years. The authors of two newly published studies…
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Colorado clinics serving Medicaid patients are adding dental services
What if you could get your dental and medical care in the very same place? A growing number of Colorado…
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Planning for AHCJ’s annual conference with an eye on disparities
Think of Cleveland, as a health reporter, and your first thought jump to the Cleveland Clinic, the group of well-known…
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Dental hygienists’ hope for a wider role in Georgia put on hold
In recent weeks, advocates were hopeful for the passage of legislation that would have allowed Georgia dental hygienists to work…
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Covering the debate over expanded use of dental therapists
A recent news package in The Seattle Times by reporter Will Drabold took a look at how the controversy over…
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New report provides snapshot of gum disease prevalence
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a widespread oral health problem. Research suggests that nearly half of all…
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Dental benefits are expanding in a post-ACA market
“Covered California Now Offering Dental Coverage to Adults,” the headline in the Long Beach Press Telegram read. The news that…
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Don’t forget about oral health when reporting on the latest dietary guidelines
Every five years, the federal government comes out with a new edition of its dietary guidelines. The official nutritional recommendations…
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Expanded use of dental therapists on tribal lands gains editorial backing
A recent news package in the Seattle Times detailed the challenges faced by poor Medicaid patients in seeking dental care.…