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Study to Examine Outcomes of Root Canal Therapy on Children
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) has awarded a five-year grant...
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SSB Consumption Significantly Declines Among Children and Adolescents
The percentage of children and adolescents consuming sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) and the calories they...
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Fraud at FQHCs Sullies the Program’s Good Work
I recently wrote a column criticizing the practice of patient churning and its potential...
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Philly’s Sugary Beverage Sales Drop 38% After Tax
One year after Philadelphia passed its beverage tax, sales of sugary and artificially sweetened...
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Florida Legislature Passes Dental Student Loan Repayment Program Bill
The Florida House and Senate have passed HB 843, which would establish the Dental...
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ODA Calls for More Investment in Public Dental Programs
The Ontario Dental Association (ODA) is asking the province to invest in public dental...
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Australian Think Tank Proposes Dental Insurance Coverage for All
The Grattan Institute is proposing a Medicare-style universal insurance scheme for primary dental care...
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AAP and AHA Now Support Taxes on Sugary Beverages
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have announced...