7 Things Dentists Wish You’d Stop Doing at Your Checkups
Your dentist really wants you to stop assuming you don’t need X-rays. Image Credit: Luis Alvarez/DigitalVision/GettyImages The dentist office may…
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Public dentistry ‘in crisis’ as most vulnerable suffer
The Irish Dental Association is calling on the Government to make public dentistry a priority, as it claims the system…
School of Dentistry team unlocks keys to alcohol withdrawal headache
Researchers outline steps that result in pain signals Contact: Will Sansom, 210-567-2579, [email protected] SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 30, 2023) — About…
‘VHI will only cover half of my dental treatment. Should I go to Poland?’
I have a friend from Poland who recommended I see her dentist in Krakow, where the same treatment would only…
Why dental insurance is so different from health insurance
The thing about dental insurance is that it isn’t really insurance — it’s more like a half-helpful discount plan with…
Worth fighting for: The critical role dental hygienists in the US have in patient care delivery
Editor’s note: The author and contributors to this article share a unique journey: they are all licensed dental hygienists in…
Oral-systemic health: Effects on athletic performance
Research reveals a direct link between oral health and sports performance. Finnish Olympic athlete Annimari Korte finds it disappointing that…
Report: Addressing the oral health needs of the US Hispanic population
Editor’s note: Op-ed on Hispanic health care disparities coauthored by CareQuest and Hispanic Dental Association (HDA) Higher rates of lost…