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Study to Investigate Tooth Decay Treatment for Older Adults

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine will use a...

Bill Proposes Adding Dental Benefits to Medicare

Senator Ben Cardin of Maryland has introduced S.22, the Medical Dental Benefit Act of...

OHA Salutes Caregivers This November

In recognition of National Family Caregivers Month in November, Oral Health America (OHA) has...

Delta Dental Opens Grant Cycle for 2019

Delta Dental of Arizona has opened its foundation’s 2019 grants cycle and is encouraging...

79% of Older Voters Want Dental Coverage in Medicare

Medicare doesn’t cover routine dental care, vision, or hearing services, though 79% of older...

Report Examines State Strategies for Improving Seniors’ Oral Health

Following the release of A State of Decay, Volume IV, a state by state...

Rural Seniors Have Poorer Oral Health Than Their Urban Counterparts

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

Ivoclar Vivadent Makes $500,000 Commitment to Oral Health America

Oral Health America (OHA) is the recipient of a three-year, $500,000 commitment from Ivoclar...

Oral Care for the Elderly Called a “Major” Public Health Problem

Urgent attention needs to be paid to the oral health of frail, older New...

Older Americans Face Greater Risk of Apnea But Don’t Get Diagnosed

Older Americans often are at high risk for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), yet they...