disparities

Indigenous Oral Health Inequalities Begin in Childhood

Inequalities in oral health between indigenous and non-indigenous populations exist throughout the world and...

Minority Children See More Complications and Higher Costs in Cleft Palate Repair

Children undergoing surgery to repair cleft palate face racial disparities in their care, including...

DentaQuest Awards $6.1 Million to Oral Health Initiatives

The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement has announced its investment of $6.1 million...

Negative Dental Experiences More Common for Low-Income, Nonwhite Children

Disparities in young children’s experiences at the dentist are linked to income, ethnicity, and...

Study to Investigate Tooth Decay Treatment for Older Adults

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine will use a...

Water Fluoridation Reduces Oral Health Disparities Among Children

Community water fluoridation effectively reduces oral health disparities among children in the United States,...

Older Americans Keeping More of Their Teeth

Older adults in the United States are keeping more of their natural teeth than...

Hawaii Insurers to Offer Basic Dental Coverage in 2019

AlohaCare and ’Ohana Health Plan will offer basic adult dental care coverage through each...

NIDCR Seeks Comments on Proposed Research Initiatives

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is seeking public comment on...

Harvard Dental Students Provide Care Behind Bars

Students at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) are providing care to patients...