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Health equity and dentistry American Dental Association

Since 2013, the ADA’s Action for Dental Health initiative has worked to prevent dental disease before it starts and to reduce the proportion of adults and children with untreated dental disease. In 2018, the Action for Dental Health Act became law. The Act allows organizations to qualify for oral health grants to support activities that

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Hypertension American Dental Association

(1 days ago) WebHypertension (i.e., high blood pressure) is one of the most common chronic cardiovascular conditions in the U.S. Blood pressure measurement is an important …

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Periodontitis American Dental Association

(2 days ago) WebNOTE: In 2017, the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) convened panels of experts to develop a classification system for periodontal and …

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Patient Registration and Forms American Dental …

(9 days ago) WebThe American Dental Association (ADA) offers a comprehensive health history form, for adults or children in both English and Spanish, that covers both medical and dental …

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Wisdom Teeth MouthHealthy

(3 days ago) WebAs people age, they are at greater risk for health problems—and that includes potential problems with their wisdom teeth. Be sure to, floss around your wisdom teeth and visit …

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Cancer Therapies and Dental Considerations American …

(1 days ago) WebCancer is a leading public health problem worldwide and is second only to cardiovascular disease as the most common cause of death in the U.S. 1 Although the …

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CDC releases new guidance on broader masking in health care …

(1 days ago) WebThe CDC suggests health care facilities consider the following factors when determining how and when to implement broader mask use: • The types of patients the …

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About this Study

(3 days ago) WebTo better understand the economic and operational conditions in dental practices and public health clinics over time, and to measure the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and …

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HPI: Changes in dentist demographics, practice modalities …

(2 days ago) WebThe average age of dentists in 2021 was 49 years old, down from 49.3 in 2020 and from a peak of 50 in 2014. Gender parity is projected to reach the dentist …

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More dentists affiliating with DSOs American Dental Association

(9 days ago) WebThirteen percent of dentists nationwide were affiliated with a dental service organization in 2022 and for dentists less than 10 years out of dental school the rate is …

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Oral Health in America

(9 days ago) WebImportant, but insufficient, gains have been achieved in access to and delivery of oral health care since the 2000 US surgeon general’s report on oral health in America. Access to care has increased …

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Sleep Apnea (Obstructive) American Dental Association

(2 days ago) WebOSA has numerous health consequences, ranging from excessive daytime sleepiness and impaired cognitive function to chronic hypertension, coronary heart failure, …

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Year 2 of COVID-19

(3 days ago) WebSept. 29: The Health Resources and Services Administration announces an additional $25.5 billion in new funding for the fourth phase of the Provider Relief Fund. …

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ADA encourages Congress to use oversight tools to pursue …

(7 days ago) WebIn a May 19 letter to Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-FL, chair and Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-TX, ranking member of the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on …

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Emergency Department Referrals American Dental Association

(7 days ago) WebThe ADA’s Emergency Department Referral Program helps urgent care and primary care teams work together to improve access to comprehensive, preventive dental care for …

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CDC updates COVID-19 guidance for health care personnel

(1 days ago) WebThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its COVID-19 guidance for health care workers, stratifying the guidance to take into consideration …

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Medicaid American Dental Association

(5 days ago) WebHealth plan case managers play a key role in implementing self-direction. The Integrated Care Resource Center, with support from the former National Resource Center for …

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Federal science panel recommends revisions to fluoride-IQ report

(6 days ago) WebA federal science panel recommended May 4 that a National Toxicology Program draft report and meta-analysis examining potential associations between …

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Pregnancy American Dental Association

(8 days ago) WebOral health care, including having dental radiographs taken and being given local anesthesia, is safe at any point during pregnancy. 1, 2 Further, the American …

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Oral Analgesics for Acute Dental Pain American Dental …

(6 days ago) WebAcute dental pain can affect the hard and soft tissues of the mouth, and can be due to underlying conditions or dental procedures. Oral analgesics are used for the …

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Antibiotic Stewardship American Dental Association

(1 days ago) WebThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s) Division of Oral Health defines antibiotic stewardship as “the effort to measure antibiotic prescribing; …

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Medical-dental integration emphasizes mouth-body connection

(5 days ago) WebMichael J. Reed, D.D.S., founder of the Dallas-based Mobile Dental Care and president of the Specialty Care Dentistry Association, had a suggestion for improving …

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DQA Dental Quality Measures American Dental Association

(Just Now) Web2022 Oral Health Performance Measures During Pregnancy: Manuscript Under Development, Please Contact [email protected] for Questions; 2019 Validating Measures of …

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Dental Floss/Interdental Cleaners American Dental Association

(4 days ago) WebInterdental cleaning helps remove debris and interproximal dental plaque, the plaque that collects between two teeth; dental floss and other interdental cleaners …

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Dental Insurance Hub: ADA council’s actions support dentist …

(7 days ago) WebThe council also engaged in strategic discussions of other initiatives that will positively affect practice administrative activities and record-keeping, including …

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Xerostomia (Dry Mouth) American Dental Association

(9 days ago) WebSeverity of dry mouth symptoms ranges from mild oral discomfort to significant oral disease that can compromise the patient’s health, dietary intake, and …

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UNOFFICIAL REPORT OF MAJOR ACTIONS COUNCIL ON …

(3 days ago) Webhealth program or appropriate provider. Also, approved the approach to improve dental team wellness as outlined by the Dental Team Wellness Advisory Committee . 7. …

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X-Rays/Radiographs American Dental Association

(7 days ago) WebThe ADA has joined with more than 80 other health care organizations to promote Image Gently, an initiative to “child size” radiographic examination of children in …

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Former ADA trustee, Texas Dental Association president passes away

(8 days ago) WebDr. Israelson. Hilton Israelson, D.D.S., a Texas-based periodontist and former ADA trustee, passed away on May 19. Dr. Israelson, who had been providing …

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Dental team careers American Dental Association

(7 days ago) WebPublic health dentistry, including settings such as schools and clinics which focus on the prevention of dental problems within entire communities; Hospital dental clinics, where …

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Actress Constance Wu to headline SmileCon 2023 in Orlando

(1 days ago) WebActress Constance Wu, known for her starring roles in the romantic comedy “Crazy Rich Asians” and TV comedy “Fresh Off the Boat,” will kick off SmileCon 2023 on …

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