Showing posts with label Dental Disease. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Dental Disease. Show all posts
Friday, October 27, 2017

Q&A: Dental Hygienist Opens Up for National Dental Hygiene Month

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As October comes to an end, so does the national observance r ecognizing the need and importance of dental hygiene . For this Q&A, one ...
Thursday, July 27, 2017

Congress: Protect Access to Dental Health Care

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As the Senate debates health care bill proposals to transform our care delivery and financing systems, we must ensure they protect access ...
Monday, April 17, 2017

National Minority Health Month: A Thank You to Community Health Promoters

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During National Minority Health Month , we’re calling attention to barriers many people must overcome to enjoy their best health, and the ...
Thursday, March 2, 2017

Building Health Literacy with Read Across America

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If you’ve ever read a book with a child, you know the feeling of joy that comes from the experience, as well as how fundamental literacy i...
Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Advocacy Efforts Encourage U.S. Treasury to Address Pediatric Dental

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Earlier this month, the U.S. Department of Treasury released a proposed rule clarifying that pediatric dental benefits should be part o...
Tuesday, December 6, 2011

To Fill or Not to Fill: That is the Question

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By Dr. Doyle Williams, Chief Dental Officer, DentaQuest Recently, the New York Times published an article , “A Closer Look at Teeth May Mean...
Tuesday, November 15, 2011

What you don’t know about oral health may hurt you

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By Dr. Doyle Williams, Chief Dental Officer When people hear the phrase, “I’m in good health,” chances are they aren’t thinking about their ...
Friday, October 28, 2011

Building a Movement for Optimal Oral Health

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By Ralph Fuccillo, President, DentaQuest Foundation According to a recent report from the Institute of Medicine, “Millions of Americans a...
Wednesday, June 1, 2011

State of Oral Health in America is Not So Good

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In April, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a report on the state of oral health in America, concluding a two year evaluation of the ...
Friday, April 29, 2011

Keeping America’s Oral Health Safety Net Strong

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Ask any American what they think about healthcare reform and, for better or worse, you’ll probably find very strong opinions about the role ...
Friday, April 1, 2011

Eradicating Early Childhood Caries

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This year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other experts estimate that more than 300,000 children under the age of six,...
Friday, February 25, 2011

Using Performance Measurement to Improve Oral Health and Patient Care

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This week, I have the pleasure of recognizing my colleague Dr. Rob Compton, who was recently appointed to the American Dental Association’s ...
Friday, November 19, 2010

Bionic teeth

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Losing a tooth in adulthood isn't exciting as it was when we were young. In fact, adult tooth loss has serious consequences--like diffic...