65% of Medicare Beneficiaries Lack Dental Coverage
Almost two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries (65%), or nearly 37 million people, lack dental coverage, and many go without needed care, according to the.
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Study Calls for More Oral Health in Geriatric Fellowship Training
Oral health is one of the greatest unmet healthcare needs for the elderly, according to the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), which.
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People Value Other People’s Teeth More Than Their Own
Research continues to document the connections between oral and systemic health as our culture’s obsession with aesthetics continues to grow. However, Americans have.
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Older Americans Keeping More of Their Teeth
Older adults in the United States are keeping more of their natural teeth than in previous decades and complete tooth loss continues to.
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ADA Supports Oral Health’s Role in Healthy People 2030 Objectives
The ADA has announced its support of the US Health and Human Services Advisory Committee on National Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Objectives.
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Bill Proposes Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare
Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland has introduced S.22, the Medical Dental Benefit Act of 2019, which would allow older adults and people with.
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Long-Term Care Patients Refuse Dental Treatment
Nearly 90% of patients at long-term care facilities don’t take advantage of dental services, even when they’re free, according to the University of.
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Long-Term Care Patients Refuse Dental Treatment
Nearly 90% of patients at long-term care facilities don’t take advantage of dental services, even when they’re free, according to the University of.
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Adults with Dementia May Require Managed Oral Care
As the population ages, the need for long-term care grows. But oral care often is overlooked, particularly when illnesses like Alzheimer’s disease are.
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Older Americans Face Barriers in Oral Care Access
Every day, 10,000 Americans reach retirement age. Yet more than half of all low-income older adults have not seen a dentist in the.
