Oral health

Most Children on Medicaid Lack Dental Services

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

Yankee Dental Congress Launches in Boston

Nearly 27,000 dental professionals are expected to attend Yankee Dental Congress, with more than...

Doctors Play a Greater Role in Dental Care Down Under

Access to dental care in Australia is getting better. According to a 2012 study...

Pediatricians to Apply Fluoride Varnish in New Program

Pediatricians will play a larger role in oral health thanks to a project by...

Pediatric Program Connects Literacy With Better Brushing

Many kids have a simple routine before they go to sleep, often brushing their...

GNYDM Poster Session Explores Dentistry’s Future

Aspiring practitioners from around the world gathered to present their research during the Scientific...

How Does Your State’s Oral Health Stack Up?

The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) has published “The Oral Health Care System: A...

UnitedHealthcare Tops Customer Satisfaction Survey

Who offers the best dental insurance plan? According to J. D. Power, UnitedHealthcare does....

Oral Surveillance to Monitor 6,000 Kids

Proper oral hygiene begins in childhood, developing habits—and teeth—that last a lifetime. That’s why...

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Can Ease Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety prevents many people from seeking the care they need. They have poor...