Long-Term Trends in Access to Dental Care in Canada
2024-04-29
Abstract Objectives: Although routine dental care is essential for both oral and overall health, in Canada, access to such care is uneven. Those with
access to care
The Use of Medically Required Dental Services by Youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities in British Columbia, Canada
2023-07-28
Abstract Introduction: The literature indicates that youth with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), such as Down syndrome or autism, have poor oral health. A number of factors
The Prevalence of Patient Aggression Toward Dental Students at a Canadian University Teaching Clinic
2023-06-19
Abstract Background: Studies show concerning rates of occupational violence against oral health care workers, but few studies of this nature have been conducted on
Dental Therapy Moves Forward in Michigan
2021-07-17
Dental therapy is Michigan’s newest licensed profession, and its potential is recognized by a variety of stakeholders. In Michigan, organizations such as the Michigan Council
Golf Tourney Raises Funds for America’s ToothFairy
2021-07-07
IQ Dental Supply recently hosted the Fourth Annual Tee for the ToothFairy Charity Golf Tournament to benefit America’s ToothFairy and resources for children’s oral health
Delta Dental Launches Scholarship at Tufts School of Dental Medicine
2021-07-01
Delta Dental of Rhode Island (DDRI) is establishing a scholarship for students at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine (TUSDM) to improve access to
Hunt School of Dental Medicine Opens Oral Health Clinic
2021-06-27
The Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine celebrated the opening of the Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic as well as a $323,000 gift
UCLA Identifies Primary Barriers to Dental Care in California
2021-06-23
The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has identified three of the most important factors that have led to disparities in access to dental care
FDI Releases Guide to Promote Oral Healthcare for Refugees
2021-06-22
The FDI World Dental Federation has released Promoting Oral Health for Refugees: An Advocacy Guide to help clinicians and other parties plan and implement successful
NIH Seeking Applications for Oral Health Initiatives
2021-06-21
The National Institutes of Health (NIH), the National Institute for Dental and Craniofacial Research, and other participating organizations are seeking applications for two initiatives centering
Governor Abbott Signs Texas Teledentistry Bill into Law
2021-06-18
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB 2056 into law, making teledentistry services available in Texas. The law defines the practice of teledentistry as well
Delta Dental Invested More Than $102.5 Million in Communities in 2020
2021-06-18
Delta Dental invested more than $102.5 million in communities in 2020, supporting more than 2,400 programs, impacting 24.7 million lives, and volunteering 20,000 hours, which
