Oral health under threat from climate change, says new study
2025-04-14
NEW DELHI, India: While the effects of climate change on general health are well documented, its impact on oral health remains less explored. A new
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CareQuest Institute Responds to RFK Jr.’s Recommendations to Halt Community Fluoridation
2025-04-08
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health®, a national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, issued a statement today regarding
Delta Dental of Washington Partners With Dentistry.One to Expand Virtual Dental Care Access
2025-04-01
Delta Dental of Washington is partnering with Dentistry.One, a virtual-first dental care solution developed by MouthWatch, LLC, to offer virtual dental services to more than
ADHA and Delta Dental Foundation Launch Chairside Recruitment Program for Hygienists
2025-03-11
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA®) and the Delta Dental Foundation of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana (DDF) have announced the official launch of “Hygienist Inspired,”
Hagenbruch and Lingen Recognized at the Chicago Dental Society’s 160th Midwinter Meeting
2025-02-21
During the 160th Midwinter Meeting, the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) honored Joseph Hagenbruch, DMD, and Mark Lingen, DDS, PhD, for their extraordinary contributions to the
Give Kids A Smile Celebrates 23 Years of Providing Free Oral Health Care to Underserved Children
2025-02-10
The American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) program is celebrating its 23rd year of providing free oral health care services to
Smiles Across Montana Partners with Montana State University to Provide Access to Dental Care
2025-01-21
Access to dental care in Montana is limited due to a shortage of providers and various systemic barriers. To help overcome these challenges, Smiles Across
A Workshop on Envisioning a Sustainable Virtual Oral Health Care: A Meeting Report
2024-10-28
Body Access to oral health care services is a fundamental right aiming to improve the overall health and well-being of the population.1 Despite efforts
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
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