Heroic Dentists Fought in the Civil Rights Movement
Civil rights preachers and lawyers are better known, but under-recognized African-American dentists and other medical professionals also were on the front lines on.
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AGD Announces Support of Oral Health Literacy Legislation
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) has announced its full support of HR 4678, the Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2019,.
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Poor Oral Health Linked to Cognitive Decline
Oral health is essential to psychological well-being and overall oral health in older adults, according to a multi-institution team of researchers, who note.
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Minority and Low-Income Patients Face Disparities in Oral Cancer Screenings
Significantly higher proportions of minority and low-income individuals have not received an oral cancer screening (OCS) despite a recent dental visit, according to.
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Older Adults Visit the Dentist Much Less Often
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after the age of 80, according to researchers at New York University’s Rory Meyers College of Nursing.
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Nearly 30% of Dentists Today Are Female
Dentistry has seen significant changes in the demographics of those who practice, particularly when it comes to gender, according to the Oral Health.
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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 a higher risk of complications in African-American children, according.
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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 language, according to researchers at the University of California,.
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ADA Releases Annual Report on the Dental Industry
The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has released its Annual Dental Industry Report, which distills findings from HPI data collections to provide insight.
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Washington State Smile Survey Shows Mixed Results in Oral Healthcare Efforts
Efforts to improve pediatric oral health are underway in the Evergreen State, but work still needs to be done, according to the Washington.
