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Firearm Violence and Dental Health: A Neighborhood Analysis in 100 U.S. Cities, 2014–2022

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cities from 2014 to 2022. American Journal of Preventive Medicine, Volume 0, Issue 0 Abstract Introduction This study examined the relationship between community-level firearm violence and dental health, focusing on dental care utilization and edentulism (i.e., total tooth loss).

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National Dental Expenditures, 2023

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increase from 2022. From 2022 to 2023, private health insurance spending decreased by 0.4% Government program spending increased by 18% from 2022 to 2023, largely due to Medicare. An HPI analysis of CMS national expenditures data released in December 2024 revealed new trends in dental spending. increased by 3.8%

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DENTAL ADVISOR Promotes Linda Bellisario to Chief Revenue Officer

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Since joining DENTAL ADVISOR in January 2022 as vice president of customer engagement, Linda has been instrumental in expanding the company’s clinical and scientific services. DENTAL ADVISOR is pleased to announce the promotion of Linda Bellisario, MBA, RDH, to chief revenue officer (CRO).

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Delta Dental Report: Financial Savings and Health Risks Motivate Improved Oral Hygiene

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.” Additional findings from the 2024 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report include: Preventive visits increase, while unexpected visits decrease More than 8 in 10 adults (83%) who visited a dentist in 2023 did so for preventive care, up from 78% in 2022.

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New Benevis Report Reveals Key Trends Shaping the Future of Oral Healthcare

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Between 2022 and 2023, the percentage of adults seeking preventive dental care improved from 78% to 83%, according to a report from Delta Dental. population saw a substantial rise, with nearly 45% of Americans visiting a dentist between 2021 and 2022. Dental visits across the U.S.

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Medicare Drives $4 Billion Growth in US Dental Spending

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growth from 2022 after inflation adjustments. increase compared to 2022 after adjusting for inflation. increase compared to 2022 after adjusting for inflation. Dental spending increased by $4 billion in 2023, primarily due to Medicare, marking a 2.5% Medicaid contributed the remaining $1 billion.

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Dr. Ashley McMillan Named Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs at Lyon College School of Dental Medicine

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Dr. McMillan’s achievements in the field include being awarded the Arkansas State Dental Association’s Cynthia Caceres Baker New Dentist Award in 2022. During her tenure as director, she significantly expanded the GPR program and introduced a second-year residency option to provide advanced training in more complex dental cases.

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