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In the next few months, what I’ll be spending on fixing my teeth will eat up much of what I’ll…
Residents of Alaskan tribal communities regularly served by dental therapists are receiving more preventive care and experiencing fewer tooth extractions…
Oral health advocates are closely watching Capitol Hill. Many are worried about the future of children’s dental benefits under proposed…
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Every five years, the federal government comes out with a new edition of its dietary guidelines. The official nutritional recommendations…
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States across the country have shown progress in getting more Medicaid-eligible children into dental chairs in recent years. Meanwhile, poor…
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Under the influence of the sugar industry decades ago, federal health officials stepped back from an ambitious campaign to wipe…
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Though deep disparities in oral health remain, preliminary findings in a new federal report suggest that tooth decay among American…
“The decision to remove wisdom teeth often seems like a routine part of young adulthood. But more people are starting…
Electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes are growing in popularity among American adults, and while some states restrict their use by minors,…