Dental Groups to Lobby Congress for More Research and Program Funding
The American Association for Dental Research (AADR), the American Dental Education Association (ADEA), and the Friends of the National Institute of Dental and.
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Study to Examine Outcomes of Root Canal Therapy on Children
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a five-year grant worth more than $805,000 to Lorel Burns, DDS, MS,.
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SSB Consumption Significantly Declines Among Children and Adolescents
The percentage of children and adolescents consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and the calories they consumed from these drinks declined significantly between 2003 and.
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Fraud at FQHCs Sullies the Program’s Good Work
I recently wrote a column criticizing the practice of patient churning and its potential for abuse at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), prompting.
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Survey Reveals Worldwide Barriers to Endodontic Care
The FDI World Dental Federation has released the results of a survey that asked its national dental associations and national endodontic societies about.
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Philly’s Sugary Beverage Sales Drop 38% After Tax
One year after Philadelphia passed its beverage tax, sales of sugary and artificially sweetened beverages dropped by 38% in chain food retailers, according.
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Florida Legislature Passes Dental Student Loan Repayment Program Bill
The Florida House and Senate have passed HB 843, which would establish the Dental Student Loan Repayment Program to support dentists who practice.
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ODA Calls for More Investment in Public Dental Programs
The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is asking the province to invest in public dental programs. Taking action now to properly fund existing programs.
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Australian Think Tank Proposes Dental Insurance Coverage for All
The Grattan Institute is proposing a Medicare-style universal insurance scheme for primary dental care to ensure all Australians can go to the dentist.
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AAP and AHA Now Support Taxes on Sugary Beverages
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have announced their support of public policies such as an excise.
