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dental
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Investigation highlights spotty regulation of fatal dental errors nationwide
In a recent seven-part series for the Dallas Morning News, investigative reporter Brooks Egerton explores dental treatments that have ended tragically…
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Reports graphically illustrate spending on dental, other health care
America spends a lot of money on dental care – roughly $111 billion a year – according to a new…
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ADA cautions that charity clinics should take care with ethical issues
Organizers of free megaclinics at city stadiums and rural fairgrounds frequently describe their efforts as “Band-Aid” solutions to a much…
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Community health centers often fail to provide easy access to oral care
Locating both dental and medical providers at a community health center can better ensure that low-income patients get the oral…
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Plans progress to accredit dental therapist training
The agency responsible for overseeing dental education in the United States is moving forward with plans to establish a national…
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Midlevel dental providers gain support from national organization
With dental care in short supply and oral disease rates high on tribal lands, Native American leader Brian Cladoosby recently…
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Bridging the gap between dental and medical care
Dental care and medical care have long been provided separately in America. New research and evolving models of care are…
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Reporter explains how she cultivated sources for story on senior dental care
Millions of seniors in America struggle to find dental care. Hanah Cho met a few of them who were grateful…
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Reporting uncovered one of Texas’ largest Medicaid scandals
The tip about troubles in Texas’ Medicaid dental system was part of a routine conversation. But it was enough to…
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Report: States fail to provide cost-saving dental procedure to children
Dental sealants have been proven to protect children’s teeth from tooth decay. Yet many states are lagging in efforts to…