Dentistry Today

APRIL 4, 2024

A new analysis from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health—a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system—reveals that 12 million people across the country lost Medicaid dental coverage between April 2023, when the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) expired, and September 2023.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 10, 2023

Delta Dental released its 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report , a nationwide analysis of consumer opinions and behaviors relating to oral health. Delta Dental released the 2023 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report. adults and parents of children 12 and under.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 17, 2023

Cigna Healthcare announced that its dental customers are now able to use their smartphone to screen for potential oral health issues, such as cavities and gum disease. “Together with SmartScan, we are providing a quick and convenient way for people to access an oral health screening from home.” 17 to more than 16.5

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 14, 2024

This year, the Oral Health Equity Research Award will support two research awards of $25,000 each. Dr. Semprini will pursue research that evaluates the effect of Medicaid dental service access on oral cancer treatment and outcomes, aiming to provide evidence on the importance of dental health services in cancer care.

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Dentistry Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The survey from Bandon Dental, which utilized Google search data, analyzed the number of searches related to teeth whitening , invisalign, braces, veneers, and dental implants. With a score of 410 out of 500, New York State ranked highest in dental concerns. FEATURED IMAGE CREDIT: Garagestock /Shutterstock.com.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 29, 2023

Northwell Health and ProHEALTH Dental have recently unveiled a strategic agreement aimed at delivering comprehensive oral health services across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester County. Being the largest healthcare provider in New York State, Northwell Health boasts over 900 locations.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 20, 2024

Today, on World Oral Health Day, the Delta Dental Institute continued its commitment to diversifying the oral health workforce and promoting health equity by announcing that its Oral Health Diversity Fund is once again accepting applications. Hutchison, president & CEO of Delta Dental Plans Association.

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Dentistry Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Viome Life Sciences, a leading preventative health technology company committed to translating scientific advancements into practical and individualized health solutions, announced the launch of Oral Health Pro with CancerDetect. This makes it the most advanced oral & throat cancer screening test available today.

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Dentistry Today

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Delta Dental of New Jersey and the Mahwah, NJ-based organization Diabetes Foundation are collaborating to educate New Jersey residents about the link between oral health and overall well-being. Additionally, this test can be covered through their Delta Dental plans. According to the American Diabetes Association , around 43.6%

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

onDiem, the country’s first fully W-2 compliant and nationally-available dental staffing platform, will now also be the first to offer a PPO health insurance plan for temp dental workers. According to a study by the Health Policy Institute, American Dental Hygienists Association, and the Dental Assisting National Board , 32.6%

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Dentistry Today

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has opened a special-care dental clinic, the first of its kind in an academic setting in South Texas that will serve people of all ages with intellectual, developmental, cognitive, or physical disabilities. Loomer, DDS, PhD, MBA, dean of the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry.

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 29, 2023

Andor Health , the company reinventing virtual health as a platform, partners with Oradox , a dental specialty service organization. Oradox, in partnership with Andor Health, has revolutionized the way each practice communicates with other providers and patients to provide complete continuity of care.

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OCTOBER 17, 2022

Were you aware that 75% of Canadians want their employers to address workplace mental health?

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Dentistry Today

MARCH 20, 2023

Today, in recognition of World Oral Health Day, the Delta Dental Institute is launching a new campaign, Driving Greater Diversity in the Oral Health Workforce , to help increase the number of oral health professionals from historically underrepresented groups. population. population.

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Dentistry Today

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

In a continuing effort to make high-quality, personalized healthcare more accessible to individuals living and working across the state, CCA Health Rhode Island has added WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care (WellOne) to its network of community providers. Learn more at www.CCAHealthRI.org.

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Dental News and Technology

JUNE 15, 2023

Published: 01 June 2023 Odontology ( 2023 ) Cite this article Abstract Understanding the relationship between a patient’s systemic and oral health is key for clinicians. Our data suggest that ASA classification cannot be used as a reliable predictor for the health of a patient’s dentition or the number of cervical caries.

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Dentistry Today

AUGUST 28, 2023

Within the 165 g of the scanner, 3DISC combines 3 technologies: an intraoral scanner, a dental camera, and dedicated software (scan and tell) that will follow the evolution of each patient’s dental health over time. For more information, visit 3disc.com.

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Dentistry Today

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Despite recent and repeated warnings from the World Health Organization , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , American Heart Association , the American Stroke Association and many others, a majority of Americans (81%) surveyed have questioned or hesitated to commit to a treatment their dentist suggested.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 12, 2023

Penn Dental Medicine’s Center for Integrative Global Oral Health (CIGOH) has partnered with Cochrane Oral Health to form the Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center at Penn Dental Medicine. The new center will present its first workshop June 5-9 , 2023.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 9, 2023

The Abra Health group , a rapidly expanding healthcare group specializing in multi-specialty dental and pediatric primary care services, is pleased to announce its latest acquisition of the Eugene McGuire, DDS pediatric dental practice of Allentown, PA.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This National Dental Hygiene Month, Delta Dental shares additional findings from its 2023 State of America's Oral Health and Wellness Report that show U.S. adults keep up with their oral hygiene to avoid unforeseen costs and prevent dental issues such as cavities and gum disease. CHICAGO , Oct.

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Dentistry Today

JANUARY 22, 2024

We are incredibly excited to work alongside Securian Canada to expand CAA’s life and health & dental insurance portfolio,” said Tim Shearman, president and CEO of CAA National. Our organizations share values and an unwavering commitment to providing solutions rooted in genuine care for our members.

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Dentistry Today

JUNE 29, 2023

To help expand access to dental care for individuals with special health care needs, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is introducing enhanced benefits and a new training program for providers. Dental care is critically important to overall health, but rarely is a hospital the best place to receive that care.

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Oral Health Group

APRIL 12, 2021

People have lost loved ones, been left in … The post How To Manage Dental Patients Dealing With Poor Mental Health appeared first on Oral Health Group. The last year has been chaotic for a myriad of reasons, and there can’t be many people around who haven’t suffered as a result.

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

onDiem is now the first nationally-available dental staffing platform to provide temp dental workers with a comprehensive PPO health insurance plan in partnership with UnitedHealthcare®. According to a study by the Health Policy Institute, American Dental Hygienists Association, and the Dental Assisting National Board , 32.6%

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Dental News and Technology

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Ongoing partnership helps provide veterans who are elderly, disabled, or medically-fragile with life-changing dental care WASHINGTON , Nov. Since the partnership began in 2020, Delta Dental companies across the country have joined with DLN's Lifeline Heroes Challenge to improve comprehensive dental care for veterans in need.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Starting children off right with good oral health habits (including proper brushing and flossing) can help ensure they have the best chance of a lifetime of excellent dental health. So which states are doing the best job of helping their children get their lives off on the right foot when it comes to proper oral health?

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Dental News and Technology

MARCH 28, 2023

Sung En Choi, SM, PhD , studied the cost-effectiveness of expanding the dental workforce in underserved areas through the NHSC to evaluate the potential impact of having more dental practitioners providing care in those communities. There are approximately 65.8 million U.S.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

APRIL 6, 2024

School-based programs that provide dental services to children from lower-income families are filling a need for many kids who have little to no access to dental care. Many large school districts offer such oral health programs. Click here to read more.

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Dentistry Today

MAY 24, 2023

KELLS, a leading provider of artificial intelligence-based oral health solutions, has announced a partnership with LIBERTY Dental Plan Northeast. The collaboration will provide in-home and onsite dental evaluations to underserved community members, improving access to preventive checkups, oral wellness, and education.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Clinicians’ comfort levels in treating patients of advanced age have always been an issue in the dental office. Many practitioners will surmise that a patient may be too old or medically compromised to consider dental implants as part of a treatment plan. Reference How Old Is Too Old for Dental Implants? 2023; 21(6):40-43.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

JANUARY 5, 2024

It is harmful to the lungs, heart, and overall health of an individual. However, not many people know that smoking is also detrimental to dental health. Quitting smoking can be challenging, but it is one of the best things you can do for your dental health in 2024. It also causes bad breath and tooth discoloration.

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Dental News and Technology

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Abstract Background: Obtaining thorough documentation of a patient's medical history is important for dental care professionals, as oral health is connected intricately to systemic health. The purpose of this study was to assess the accuracy of parent-reported health history for pediatric patients in a dental setting.

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Dental News and Technology

MAY 13, 2022

[link] News – 9 May 2022 A new survey of public attitudes to NHS dentistry shows that half of the adults in England find dental charges unfair amid escalating living costs. When people find it hard to access NHS dental care, they feel pressured to go private, which is not an option for many. What are people saying?

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Oral Health Group

JUNE 15, 2022

Online training for dental health professionals is more affordable than face-to-face training. This could help to resolve the shortage of 4,000 dental professionals that’s predicted by the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD). Online dental training has increased over the past two years.

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Broomfield Dentists / MountainAire

OCTOBER 27, 2023

However, Halloween can be a nightmare for dental health if you don’t take care of your teeth. In this Halloween survival guide, we provide tips to protect your teeth this Halloween and prevent dental problems caused by sugar overload. Moderation also helps prevent the development of cavities and other dental problems.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2024

BMC Oral Health volume 24 , Article number: 249 ( 2024 ) Abstract Background Oral health has an important role in the general health and well-being of individuals. Dental teams are ideally placed to support patients in preventing ill-health. Six studies focussed on dental hygienists.

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