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Only 3% of Children See the Dentist Before Their First Birthday in England

Only 3% of children in England visit the dentist before their first birthday and...

Ontario Launches $90 Million Program to Provide Seniors With Oral Healthcare

The government of Ontario has announced that it will provide a $90 million annual...

Study to Investigate Tooth Decay Treatment for Older Adults

Researchers at the Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine will use a...

Australian Think Tank Proposes Dental Insurance Coverage for All

The Grattan Institute is proposing a Medicare-style universal insurance scheme for primary dental care...

AAP and AHA Now Support Taxes on Sugary Beverages

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the American Heart Association (AHA) have announced...

65% of Medicare Beneficiaries Lack Dental Coverage

Almost two-thirds of Medicare beneficiaries (65%), or nearly 37 million people, lack dental coverage,...

Grant to Promote Oral Healthcare Among Pregnant Women

New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry associate professor Stefanie Russell, DDS, MPH, PhD,...

Hawaii Insurers to Offer Basic Dental Coverage in 2019

AlohaCare and ’Ohana Health Plan will offer basic adult dental care coverage through each...

Foundation Honored for Saving Teeth in Philadelphia

The Foundation for Endodontics will receive the 2018 Shils Fund Special Recognition Award at...

Washington State Moves to MCOs for Dental Medicaid Administration

Washington is one of the few remaining states not to have dental Medicaid benefits...