Decay Increases After Calgary Stops Fluoridation
Since the City of Calgary ceased its public water fluoridation efforts in 2011, children in second grade there now have an average of.
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Got Fluoridated Milk? It Fights Cavities, Too
Municipalities have been fluoridating water for 70 years, cost-effectively preventing tooth decay. Yet more can be done, prompting the University of Copenhagen to.
- February 19, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Most Children on Medicaid Lack Dental Services
As tooth decay grows among pediatric populations, access to dental care remains challenging. The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) reports that.
- February 3, 2016
- 3 minutes read
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Vitamin D May Reduce Risk of Caries in Kids
Tooth decay is reaching epidemic proportions in many pediatric populations. Common factors behind its spread include household education, poor oral hygiene habits, and.
- January 29, 2016
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Prosthetics Market to Hit $5.8 Billion by 2023
The global dental prosthetics market will rise from 2014’s total of $3.0 billion to $5.8 billion by 2023, representing a compound annual growth.
- January 15, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Alternative Mouthwash Techniques Prove Effective
Patients with special needs at high risk of caries often have difficulty using fluoride mouthwashes by themselves. Alternatives to rinsing and spitting may.
- January 5, 2016
- 1 minute read
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Caries Tied to Insufficient Fluoride in Korea
Fluoridated water may be common in the United States, but not in Korea. In 1981, Korea launched a water fluoridation program, but its.
- December 30, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Federal Budget Boosts Dental Care
On December 18, President Obama approved a federal budget that significantly increases funding for dental research, education, and related matters while changing the.
- December 28, 2015
- 1 minute read
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Ease Dental Anxiety
Dental anxiety prevents many people from seeking the care they need. They have poor oral health because they avoid the dentist, and when.
- December 3, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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CHGA Linked to Both Diabetes and Periodontitis
There is a two-way relationship between gum disease and diabetes, according to the American Diabetes Association. Diabetics are more susceptible to periodontitis, which.
- November 25, 2015
- 1 minute read
