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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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Find out what an oral health report card says about your state
Oral health can offer useful insights into a state’s livability. That is a key message contained in WalletHub’s new report…
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Forensic odontologist faces grim task of identifying wildfire victims
In the wake of California’s latest spate of devastating wildfires, teams of forensic specialists have faced the grim task of…
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Aftermath of child’s death continues to highlight risks of pediatric dental anesthesia
A state jury found a former Hawaii dentist not guilty of manslaughter and other criminal charges related to the highly…
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Maine’s Medicaid expansion won’t help those who need dental care
Backers of Maine’s Medicaid expansion, approved by voters in 2017, have been locked in a court battle with outgoing Republican…
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Panelists explore what’s missing from Medicare
While Medicare may be a cornerstone of keeping older adults healthy and reducing poverty, it’s far from perfect. Closing huge…
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Passage of Dental Health Act a rare act of bipartisanship
The Action for Dental Health Act of 2018 has been described as a modest piece of legislation. But supporters have…
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New research highlights gulf between primary care, dental care
A pediatrician sees a child with untreated tooth decay, but doubts a dentist will be available in the child’s community.…
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Refugees face special challenges in maintaining oral health
Among the many needs of refugees newly-arrived in the United States, dental care can be a particularly difficult and pressing…
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Report: Pregnant women have harder time obtaining dental care, regardless of income
There is a shortage of state and national data on the subject, but studies suggest that women face unique barriers…