Calif. balks at expanding dental managed care scheme

2012-08-12

California’s efforts to expand Medi-Cal dental services to a managed care model have been rebuffed after a pilot program designed to test the scheme failed

Pew report: Dental therapists a plus for FQHCs

2012-08-06

Dental therapists could dramatically improve access to care via school-based programs run by federally qualified health centers (FQHC), according to a new report by the

Medicaid data show kids’ dental visits on the rise

2012-06-10

School-based oral health programs and an emphasis on creating a dental and/or medical home have a positive impact on overall dental care among Medicaid children

Calif. to end managed care dental service

2012-05-28

Following an audit by the California Department of Managed Health Care, Community Dental Services — also known as SmileCare — will be shut down, according

Texas Medicaid dental program no longer state-run

2012-03-04

Changes to the Texas Medicaid dental program have pediatric dentists across the state scrambling to help patients maintain their appointments. For years the Texas Medicaid

The SHINE Clinic: Providing Dental Services for Inner-City Youth

2011-12-14

Body Access to dental treatment and preventive dental care is not equally available to all members of society. Studies have shown that youths from low-income

Operation NANOOK 2011 Dental Outreach Initiative, Resolute Bay, Nunavut

2011-12-13

Body Corporal Kelly Zseder treats a CF Ranger in the Canadian Forces field clinic. Resolute Bay is located on Cornwallis Island in the territory of

Dentists Leaders in Health: Thinking Outside of the Mouth: Audiovisual Presentation

2011-12-05

Body Are dentists placing too much emphasis on restoration rather than prevention? What is the primary role of a dentist—as a health professional or

Colgate Motion Electric Toothbrush Recall

2011-11-10

Body Health Canada advises that Colgate-Palmolive is recalling its Colgate Motion Electric Toothbrush in response to receiving 9 incident reports from consumers associated with the

New Dental Implant Program

2011-10-20

Body The University of Manitoba is coordinating a new dental implant program that will provide treatment for edentulous First Nations patients in Western Canada. Manitoba

Saskatchewan Funds Preventive Oral Health Care Services for Children

2011-10-19

Body Saskatchewan has launched new programs that will increase access to preventive dental care services for preschool and school-age children at risk living in areas

CDA Applauds New Tobacco Labelling Requirements

2011-10-12

Body CDA was pleased with Health Canada’s announcement in September that it will set strict deadlines for tobacco manufacturers and retailers to place new health