Newswise Feature Channel: Oral Health

American Dental Hygienists' Association Issues Statement Opposing Dental Access Model Act

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 02:45:55 EST

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA(r)), issued a position statement today strongly opposing the Dental Access Model Act, developed by the American Dental Association (ADA) and adopted by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC).

Transforming Smiles, Transforming Lives: Free Dental Care Empowers Opportunity Center Residents at Hopeful Smiles Event

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Fri, 20 Dec 2024 10:00:35 EST

Helping address the unmet health care needs of underserved communities in the El Paso region. According to the Texas Department of State Health Services, 34% of adults lack dental insurance. Many low-income individuals and families forgo basic oral care, leading to preventable health issues.

By Looking at Individual Atoms in Tooth Enamel, UW and PNNL Researchers Are Learning What Happens to Our Teeth as We Age

University of Washington — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:42 EST

A research team at the University of Washington and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory examined the atomic composition of enamel samples from two human teeth.

AAOS Updates Clinical Practice Guideline to Prevent Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Joint Infection in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) — Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:05:16 EST

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) issued an updated Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for the Prevention of Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Periprosthetic Joint Infection (PJI) in Patients Undergoing Dental Procedures, which replaces the previous guideline from 2012.

Indiana Dental Hygienists' Perceptions, Willingness, and Challenges of Administering Vaccines

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 EST

Relationships Between Dental Health Professional Shortage Residence Area and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 08:00:00 EST

Qualitas Welcomes Three New Partners in Southeastern Massachusetts, Expanding Expertise and Access to Exceptional Dental Care

Qualitas Dental Partners — Thu, 05 Dec 2024 19:15:19 EST

Qualitas Dental Partners is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished partners to its esteemed network, underscoring its commitment to delivering outstanding dental care to communities in southern New England

'Tis the Season - to Protect Your Smile

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 18:35:45 EST

The holiday season - filled with sweets and treats, wine and crunchy food that can affect your dental health - has arrived. Eileen Hoskin, an associate professor and director of operative dentistry at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine, shares tips on keeping teeth healthy during the holidays and year-round.

ADHA Issues Position Statements on Dental Hygiene Education and Addressing Workforce Shortages

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Tue, 03 Dec 2024 02:40:37 EST

The American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA(r)), has issued two statements on issues recently addressed in letters from leadership to the oral healthcare community.

Worried About a Pregnant Woman's Stress and Mental Health? Her Saliva May Hold the Key

Michigan State University — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:35:46 EST

New research out of Michigan State University found that the number and type of microbes present in the saliva of pregnant women differ according to whether they are experiencing life stress and symptoms of anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder.

Nine UM Subjects Now Place Among the Top 10 in Canada in Their Respective Fields, Three in Top Five: Shanghai Ranking

University of Manitoba — Tue, 26 Nov 2024 15:40:21 EST

UM joins top universities from around the world that made the influential 2024 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects. Nine UM subjects now rank in Canada's top 10 in their respective fields, up from five in 2023, with three subjects on national top five lists, up from one last year.

Common Childhood Injuries: When to Seek Medical Attention

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:25:57 EST

According to the Centers for Disease Prevention and Control: 45% of playground injuries are considered severe--fractures, dislocations, and concussions. So it's important for parents and caregivers to be aware of the physical cues that accompany common pediatric injuries.

WVU Awarded $12.6m for Renovations to Enhance Dental Education, Patient Care in West Virginia

West Virginia University — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:46 EST

Construction is set to start in the new year on an extensive West Virginia University School of Dentistry expansion and renovation project being supported, in part, by a $12.6 million award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

New Framework Champions Equity in AI for Health Care

JMIR Publications — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 09:45:42 EST

Study in the Journal of Medical Internet Research introduces the EDAI framework to integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion in AI for health and oral health care.

New Report Examines Barriers to Oral Health Services for New Yorkers

University at Albany, State University of New York — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:00:33 EST

A new report, released by the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany's College of Integrated Health Sciences, indicates that improving access to oral health services in New York State requires a broader understanding of oral health needs and the challenges that underserved populations face.

New Report from Lurie Children's Finds Most Illinois Parents Set Rules for Halloween Candy for their Children

Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:00:01 EST

The latest survey conducted in October 2024 by surveying over 1,000 parents across the state found:...

Proud El Pasoan Announces First Full-Ride Scholarship for Hunt School of Dental Medicine at Season of Thanks Celebration

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso — Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:45:01 EST

El Paso dental community member Deborah Whitehill announced the first Hunt School of Dental Medicine scholarship to cover full tuition and fees for an El Paso student's entire four years of school. The scholarship honors her late husband H.V. Whitehill, D.D.S., M.S.

Giving Veterans a Reason to Smile

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 16:10:45 EST

The Vet Smiles Program at the Rutgers School of Dental Medicine provides free dental care to veterans in Essex County, Nj

ADHA Objects to ADA Non-Hygienist Staffing Resolutions, Calls for Constructive Collaboration

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Tue, 05 Nov 2024 14:30:28 EST

In an open letter to the healthcare community released today, American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA(r)) President Erin Haley-Hitz, RDH issued a strong objection to recently passed American Dental Association (ADA) resolutions that would eliminate faculty-to-student ratios in dental hygiene programs and allow unlicensed practitioners to perform dental hygiene services.

ADHA Strongly Opposes ADA Resolutions on Staffing Dental Hygiene Positions With Non-Hygienists

American Dental Hygienists' Association — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:23 EST

Recently proposed resolutions by the American Dental Association (ADA) aim to remove faculty-to-student ratios in dental hygiene programs and allow ...