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Volunteers Needed for Free Dental Clinic April 14-15 at Conway Expo Center

Dentistry Today

Arkansas Mission of Mercy (ArMOM) is holding its two-day free dental clinic at the Conway Expo Center April 14-15, 2023, and volunteers are needed. The event is made possible by the presenting sponsors Arkansas State Dental Association and Delta Dental of Arkansas. We are eager to bring back this event after the pandemic.

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North Carolina Association of Free and Charitable Clinics Expects Surge in Patients

Dentistry Today

Free and charitable clinics in North Carolina that provide low-cost/no-cost health care to the uninsured are expecting an influx of new patients as more than 300,000 people face losing their Medicaid coverage due to changes in the federal insurance program. Cook, CEO of the association. “We

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Frequency and pattern of outpatient dental visits during the COVID-19 pandemic at hospital and community clinics

Dental News and Technology

Abstract Background: The authors aimed to measure the frequency of dental visits before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and to evaluate whether dental visits can be predicted from demographic characteristics, socioeconomic status, oral problem diagnoses, and dental service providers. 0.05. = 0.05.

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NYC Health + Hospitals Adds Dental Hygiene Care to Its Pediatric Clinics

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

In an effort to improve the oral and systemic health of its youngest patients, NYC Health + Hospitals, a municipal healthcare system that serves 1 million residents of New York City, has added preventive dental hygiene services to pediatric clinics within 11 public hospitals as well as two freestanding neighborhood health centers.

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Dr. Akeyla Brown Appointed Clinical Director at MAX Surgical

Dentistry Today

MAX Surgical Specialty Management, the latest pioneer in surgeon-led oral and maxillofacial platforms, proudly announced the appointment of esteemed surgeon and educator, Dr. Akeyla Brown, as the inaugural clinical director for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), and Community Engagement. She is also a founding member of the W.I.N.D.

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Regular Toothbrushing Linked to Reduced Pneumonia Rates

Dentistry Today

Researchers have unveiled a cost-effective strategy with the potential to diminish pneumonia rates in hospitalized patients—daily toothbrushing. The study, documented in JAMA Internal Medicine , proposes a significant link between consistent toothbrushing and diminished mortality among hospitalized patients.

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Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2

Dental News and Technology

Antiviral Mechanism and Clinical Benefits of Mouthwash Active Against SARS-CoV-2. A combination of biological in vitro studies and clinical studies which assess reduction of viral load in vivo have been performed. Curr Oral Health Rep (2024).

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