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Association between the number of teeth and incident pre-diabetes among middle-aged adults with periodontal disease: a retrospective cohort analysis of Japanese claims data

Dental News and Technology

Setting The National Database of Health Insurance Claims and Specific Health Checkups of Japan, which holds information from both the yearly health check-up programme known as the ‘Specific Health Checkup’ and health insurance claims data. Design Retrospective cohort study.

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Dental Hygiene Visit: It’s Not Just a Cleaning.

David Schwab & Associates, Inc.

It’s an important health visit with many important benefits to you: Think of a hygiene visit as the cheapest form of dental insurance. Periodontal (gum) disease is often a “silent disease.” A dental hygiene visit in our office is not just a cleaning. Hygiene visits help protect your investment in dental treatment.

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Dental Specialists of North Florida Offers Free Tooth Extractions the Day Before Thanksgiving

Dentistry Today

Treatment will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, with no appointments or insurance required. With a team of skilled professionals and state-of-the-art facilities, they offer a wide range of services, including dental implants, tooth extractions, and periodontal therapy. Augustine and Palm Coast.

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12 Million People Lost Dental Coverage after COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

Dentistry Today

For example, one recent study found that adults with diabetes who were treated for periodontal disease saw their overall health care costs decrease by 12 to 14 percent. Regular preventive dental care significantly saves overall medical and dental care costs.

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Pandemic Impact: Decline in Preventive Oral Health Services Raises Concerns

Dentistry Today

“The reduction in preventive procedures seen across age groups could lead to an increase in caries or deterioration of periodontal status, particularly for people who require regular preventive and maintenance care. The research assessed the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on oral health care using national insurance claims data.

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Canada Launches a Federal Oral Healthcare Plan

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The plan aims to provide dental care benefits directly to Canadian residents with a household income below $90,000 who lack private insurance. Covered services include preventive, diagnostic, restorative, endodontic, prosthodontic, periodontal, and oral surgery services. billion ongoing. Click here to read more.

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Rapid Growth Projected: Clear Aligner Market Insights

Dentistry Today

According to an article, The State of Oral Health in Europe published by the Platform for Better Oral Health, over 50% of the European population suffers from some form of periodontitis and over 10% have severe disease, with prevalence increasing to 70-85% of the population aged 60- 65 years of age. Market Dynamics 6.1 Growth Drivers 6.1.1