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California Budget Boosts Denti-Cal Funding
Passed on June 15, the 2017-2018 California budget includes funding for state dental programs....
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Course to Explore the Opioid Epidemic and Dentistry
Opioid abuse continues to spread, with more than 15,000 deaths from overdoses of prescription...
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California Tobacco Tax on the Ballot on Tuesday
In addition to the Presidential election and down-ballot races that will be decided on...
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Tax Reduces Sugary Beverage Consumption in Berkeley
The penny-per-ounce tax that the city of Berkeley in California imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages...
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California Bill Opens Funds for Student Loan Repayment Program
Total educational debt for graduating dental students who carried debt in 2015 averaged $255,567....
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Project Triples Dental Care for Underserved Children in Los Angeles
The UCLA-First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, which serves low-income and uninsured...
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California Dentists Required to Post BPA Notice
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical present during the application of some composite fillings and...
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Report Urges Expansion of Virtual Dental Homes
The State of California’s independent Little Hoover Commission has released a report saying that...
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California Dentists Need Poster Updates
California dental practices need to update a pair of posters regarding workers’ compensation benefits...
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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...