CMS Releases Fact Sheet on Medicare Eligibility
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has released a fact sheet to help providers determine if their patients are eligible for.
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How to Help Seniors Access Dental Care in the United States
For many seniors, serious dental concerns and a loss of dental care can emerge at the same time. Seniors often experience some of.
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One in Ten Older Dental Patients Receive Inappropriately Prescribed Opioids
A significant number of older patients who receive opioids at dental visits also use psychotropic medications, which could be a potentially harmful combination,.
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Ontario to Expand Access to Oral Healthcare for Eligible Seniors
The Ontario government is providing $25 million to expand access to the Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program. The funding will be used to.
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Seniors Need Effective Dental Care Too
My great-grandmother “GG” was scrappy, maybe because she was a product of the roaring ’20s. She would come for a week visit and.
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Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Greater Risk of Tooth Loss
Adults age 50 and older with at least one chronic health condition face a greater risk of tooth loss, according to the Centers.
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Most Older Americans Support Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare
Nearly all older Americans support adding a dental benefit to the Medicare program that covers most people over the age of 65, according.
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Older Patients May Need Reminders About How Nutrition Impacts Oral Health
March is National Nutrition Month, which DentalPlans.com calls an excellent time for seniors to evaluate their food choices and dental health. The online marketplace.
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Are You Prepared for an Endodontic Perfect Storm?
If there’s a perfect storm scenario that would apply to the field of endodontics, all of its key elements are lining up right.
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Different Anesthesia Combinations Recommended for Patients With Cardiovascular Issues
As the population of older adults grows, the need for pain management techniques that account for systemic diseases increases, according to researchers at.
