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Inequity Is Significant Focus of ‘Oral Health in America’ Report

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Journal of the American Dental Association published an overview of key points outlined in the longer, more in-depth report: “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” produced by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and the National Institutes of Health. Click here to read more.

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Journal of Dental Education Calls for Overhaul of Curriculum

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The Journal of Dental Education (JDE) , in partnership with three other dental journals, recently addressed the 2021 reportOral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” with a call to update the curriculum and delivery model of oral healthcare. Click here to read more.

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Brushing away oral health disparities in America's rural children

Dental News and Technology

Children living in rural America are less likely to receive preventive dental care than their urban counterparts, according to a study from investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina. license, available at [link] Meaningful legislation addressing health care inequities in the U.S.

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Brushing away oral health disparities in America's rural children

Dental News and Technology

Children living in rural America are less likely to receive preventive dental care than their urban counterparts, according to a study from investigators at the Medical University of South Carolina and the University of South Carolina. license, available at [link] Meaningful legislation addressing health care inequities in the U.S.

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Report Details 20 Years of Advances and Challenges in Americans’ Oral Health

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The National Institutes of Health’s new report, “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” provides a road map on how to improve the nation’s oral health. This is a very significant report,” notes NIH Acting Director Lawrence A. Tabak, DDS, PhD. “It

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Report details 20 years of advances and challenges of Americans’ oral health

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NIH (National Institute's of Health) have aggregated some pretty amazing data over the last 20 years about dental health in the United States. Here is the press release from NIH detailing the report: Despite important advances in the understanding and treatment of oral diseases and conditions, many people in the U.S.