Yankee Dental Congress Launches in Boston
Nearly 27,000 dental professionals are expected to attend Yankee Dental Congress, with more than 300 continuing education (CE) courses and more than 450.
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Pediatric Robot Improves Dental Care
Many children feel anxiety when they go to the dentist. Sometimes, a little companionship is all it takes to help them feel better..
- January 22, 2016
- 4 minutes read
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AAO Seeks Orthodontists for Charity Program
The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) Donated Orthodontic Services (DOS) program serves children who otherwise could not afford orthodontic treatment across 9 states..
- January 18, 2016
- 2 minutes read
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Sleep Apnea Affects High-Achieving Students, Too
When students have problems in school, many doctors ask about how well they’re sleeping. But students who do well also are affected by.
- January 13, 2016
- 1 minute read
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School-Based Hygiene Programs Prove Effective
Due to sugary snacks and inconsistent access to care, tooth decay is a growing problem, especially among children. School-based oral hygiene programs can be.
- January 7, 2016
- 1 minute read
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App Tells You How Much Sugar Is in Your Food
The Change4Life healthy eating campaign in the United Kingdom has released Sugar Smart, a free app that scans the barcodes of more than.
- January 4, 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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Kids at Higher Risk for Cavities Are Missing Preventive Treatments
A study of more than 97 million dental claims by the Delta Dental Plans Association shows that two thirds of children who are.
- December 29, 2015
- 1 minute read
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How Does Your State’s Oral Health Stack Up?
The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has published “The Oral Health Care System: A State-by-State Analysis,” which examines data from all 50 states.
- December 10, 2015
- 2 minutes read
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Oral Surveillance to Monitor 6,000 Kids
Proper oral hygiene begins in childhood, developing habits—and teeth—that last a lifetime. That’s why many groups volunteer with free clinics and similar events..
- December 9, 2015
- 1 minute read
