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Wisconsin Budget Aims to Increase Access to Dental Care

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced that his budget will include a $43 million...

Dental Health Act Heads to Oval Office for Signing

After passing the House of Representatives last week, bipartisan legislation to improve access to...

Teledentistry Provides Orthodontic Treatment to Those Without Access to Care

More than 60% of the 1,972 counties in the United States do not have...

Rural Seniors Have Poorer Oral Health Than Their Urban Counterparts

Senior citizens living in rural areas have poorer health outcomes compared to their urban...

Grant to Further Compare Silver and Sealants in Cavity Prevention

As part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute on Minority...

Massachusetts Considers Dental Therapy Legislation

Oral healthcare faces significant challenges in Massachusetts. For example, 40% of the children in...

Congressional Subcommittee Passes Dental Legislation

Last Thursday, the House’s Subcommittee on Health passed the Action for Dental Health Act...

Dental Cases Increasing in Nebraska Emergency Departments

Access to oral healthcare remains a problem across the nation. Many patients today turn...

Arizona Budget Restores Emergency Dental Benefits

The budget passed by the Arizona State Legislature and signed by Governor Doug Ducey...

Collaboration Sought to Address Rural Disparities in Oral Healthcare

As residents of rural communities continue to face challenges in accessing oral healthcare, the...