BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–American Institute of Dental Public Health and CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® today commended U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for filing amendments to help expand access to dental care for veterans. The amendments are being considered as part of the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act […]
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Oral Health Inequality Impacts Job Opportunities; If Your Mouth Could Talk Provides Solution as U.S. Heads Back to Work
SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dr. Kami Hoss, DDS, MS – founder of The Super Dentists and Howard Healthcare Academy, and renowned orthodontist and dentofacial orthopedist – released his highly anticipated book, “If Your Mouth Could Talk,” which provides a roadmap for reducing the oral health care gap keeping so many from personal […]
JDE Joins Other Dental Journals in Coordinated Focus on Oral Health in America
WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dental education should update both its curriculum and delivery methods to prepare oral health professionals to succeed as part of multi-disciplinary health care team serving an increasingly diverse U.S. population—and, ultimately, to improve oral health care access and outcomes, according to articles released online today and publishing in the […]
New CareQuest Institute Report Reveals Growing Link Between Mental Health and Oral Health
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® — a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system — released a new report during Mental Health Awareness Month that spotlights the growing link between mental health and oral health. The new visual report, which is […]
Oral Health Assessment for Assisted Living Residents
In this episode, Deborah Dowd, RDH, MS, speaks about her team’s research on oral health assessments and reassessments for assisted living residents, including the rules and regulations in 12 western states, and the importance of specifying oral self-care performance as part of the activities of daily living (ADL) assessment. Additional […]
Oral health: Warning signs you should not ignore as they could save your life
Not many people look forward to a trip to their dentist – but as well as spotting tooth decay and gum disease, it could actually save your life. “What most people don’t know is your dentist can be your first line of defence in spotting symptoms of wider health problems […]
DELTA DENTAL COMMUNITY CARE FOUNDATION LAUNCHES MULTI-YEAR FUNDING PROGRAM TO ADDRESS NATIONAL ORAL HEALTH CARE CRISIS AMONG OLDER ADULTS
Recent National Institutes of Health Report Declares Adults Aged 65-Plus are the Most Critically Underserved Population in U.S. for Oral Care SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of California, today announced it is launching a multi-year program to […]
Oral Health Equity Cannot Be Achieved Without Racial Equity
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront series on Racism and Health, published in conjunction with the February issue of Health Affairs Journal. Read other posts in the series on the Racism and Health landing page. Over two decades ago, in 2000 the first Surgeon General’s […]
6 Oral Health Tips a Regenerative Dentist Needs You to Know
For as long as I can remember, I’ve had a love-hate relationship with my teeth. Even after four years of braces that defined my middle school existence, I’ve been adamant about smiling lips-only. Needless to say, I’ve been craving a few key oral health tips to help me embrace my […]
Maryland Department of Health recognizes Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April
April 8, 2022 Media contacts: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Andy Owen, Deputy Director for Media Relations, 410-767-6491 Maryland Department of Health recognizes Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April MDH encourages residents to help prevent oral cancer by knowing the risks, getting screened Baltimore, MD – April is […]