Tennessee Celebrates Oral Health Smile Power Week
2020-06-17
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has declared June 15 through June 19 the fifth annual Tennessee Oral Health Smile Power Week. The event highlights the Tennessee
access to care
Perrigo Donates 160,000 Toothbrushes to Community Groups
2020-06-05
The Perrigo Company is donating more than 160,000 toothbrushes to Camp Fire West Michigan, the StoreHouse of Community Resources, and Kids Food Basket. Valued at
Video Premiere Celebrates Decade of Community Collaboration
2020-06-04
Henry Schein Cares and the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry invite dental professionals and the community at large to join them in the
Chronic Health Conditions Associated With Greater Risk of Tooth Loss
2020-05-29
Adults age 50 and older with at least one chronic health condition face a greater risk of tooth loss, according to the Centers for Disease
Delta Dental of Colorado Commits $30 Million to COVID-19 Relief
2020-05-21
Delta Dental of Colorado (DDCO) and its foundation (DDCOF) have collectively committed $30 million in the form of billing and premium credits, loans, relief funds,
Student Research Explores LGBT Issues in Oral Healthcare
2020-05-12
A third-year student at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry is researching the oral health priorities, use of services, and inclusive understanding of
Center Breaks Down Barriers to Dental Care for Patients With IDD
2020-04-29
The dental community has undoubtedly become more sensitive to the needs of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Yet sadly, dentistry continues to be
Online Auction Raises $30,000 for America’s ToothFairy
2020-04-28
The America’s ToothFairy Bid for Smiles online auction of dental equipment and supplies raised nearly $30,000 this year. Since its 2014 launch, the annual event
Special Olympics Provides Dental Care for the Most Marginalized
2020-04-28
As a pediatrician in Los Angeles for almost 20 years, I would see a lot of patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Some had
MDS Establishes Recovery Fund for Struggling Dentists
2020-04-23
The Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS) Foundation is establishing a recovery fund to assist dentists across the Commonwealth who are facing severe financial impacts associated with closures
Delta Dental Provides $2 Million to Vulnerable New York Populations
2020-04-23
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation will provide $2 million in funding for organizations in New York helping vulnerable populations affected by COVID-19. The funding will
Poll Ranks Which States Have the Best Children’s Oral Health
2020-04-18
As healthcare dominates the news, WalletHub has released its report on 2020’s Best & Worst States for Children’s Health Care, including details about oral health
