There’s No Single Silver Bullet for Improving Oral and Systemic Health
Controversy in the dental profession regarding best practices is common. For example, topics such as amalgam filling safety, occlusal restoration design, laboratory versus.
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Todays Dental News
E-Cigarettes Present Risks to Oral and Systemic Health
Electronic cigarettes and vaping have become hot and controversial topics. Every week it seems, the national media reports on some new study or.
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Medical Network Integrates Preventive Dental Care Into Its Model
Intermountain Healthcare is now integrating dental care into its preventive primary care model. With 24 hospitals, 2,400 physicians, and 160 clinics, the not-for-profit.
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New Jersey Names Hayes Dental Director
The New Jersey Department of Health has named Darwin K. Hayes, DDS, MHA, the state’s latest dental director. The appointment marks the first.
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IADR Honors Scannapieco With Oral Biology Research Award
The International Association for Dental Research (IADR) honored Frank A. Scannapieco, DMD, PhD, chair and professor of the Department of Oral Biology at.
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A Third of Medicare Beneficiaries Don’t Get Regular Dental Care
One out of three adults covered by Medicare aren’t getting regular dental care, according to a survey by the Senior Citizens League (TSCL). .
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AAOM Seeks Recognition of Oral Medicine as a Dental Specialty
The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) has submitted an application and request to recognize oral medicine as a dental specialty to the.
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Taxes on Sugary Beverages Prove Effective in Reducing Consumption
A 10% tax on sugary drinks has cut their purchase and consumption by an average of 10% in places where it has been.
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Poor Oral Health Linked With Greater Risk of Liver Cancer
Researchers at Queen’s University Belfast have found that poor oral health is linked to a 75% increase in liver cancer risk. Their study.
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Taxes and Warning Labels Can Help Reduce Sugar Consumption
Taxes on sugary products and labels on the front of packages can help reduce sugar consumption, according to researchers at the University of.
