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Disparities Persist in Children’s Oral Health Despite Equal Access to Care

The oral health of children who receive dental care through Medicaid lags behind their...

UCLA Outlines Strategies for Closing the Oral Healthcare Gap

Despite efforts to increase dental visits at federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), only 21%...

Grants Target Early Childhood Caries Prevention Programs

The Canada-United States Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF) has awarded...

About a Third of American Adults Skip Dental Care Due to Costs

While more Americans now have health insurance, cost remains a particular barrier to oral...

Sealants Prevent Up to 80% of Cavities in Kids

Applying dental sealants to the back teeth could prevent up to 80% of cavities...

Better Oral Care Could Save Businesses Billions

American businesses cover 57% of their employees’ healthcare costs each year, according to the...

Pediatric Tooth Decay Vexes Australia as Government Debates Care

Pediatric tooth decay is a growing worldwide epidemic, as a University of Adelaide study...

Researchers Call for Dental Care’s Inclusion in Basic Healthcare

Researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) are calling for dental care to...

Volunteers Give Kids a Smile This Weekend

Dental schools, societies, and associations all will be reaching out to their communities this...

Most Children on Medicaid Lack Dental Services

As tooth decay grows among pediatric populations, access to dental care remains challenging. The...