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July 2024 |
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JULY IS ... |
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National Cleft & Craniofacial Awareness & Prevention MonthPeople with IDD have poorer health outcomes than those without disabilities due to barriers to basic care. They experience higher rates of undiagnosed hearing and vision impairments, chronic diseases, and poor oral health. |
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JOURNALS, REPORTS & WHITE PAPERS |
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FEATURED |
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Integration of Primary and Oral Health Care — An Unrealized Opportunity Lisa Simon, M.D., D.M.D.; and Ira Lamster, D.D.S., M.M.Sc |
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Primary care is the central component of a high-functioning and equitable health system. However, there is a shortage of primary care clinicians, and the time required to complete all recommended prevention services and counseling for a typical primary care panel is prohibitive. |
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Supporting Dental Therapy through Title VII Training Programs – |
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Studies show that people with IDD consistently experience poorer overall health outcomes compared to people without disabilities. They have higher rates of poor oral health. |
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Can Dental Therapists Till the Gap in Oral Care?Find out what’s the new momentum for dental therapy and why the American Dental Association is pushing back. |
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Association Between Daily Toothbrushing and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia |
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Toothbrushing was associated with a significantly lower risk of hospital-acquired pneumonia, particularly in patients receiving invasive mechanical ventilation. Toothbrushing was also associated with a shorter duration of mechanical ventilation, shorter ICU length of stay, and reduced ICU mortality rate. |
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The Economic Rationale for a Global Commitment to Invest in Oral HealthThis white paper from the World Economic Forum, written in partnership with the American Dental Association, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Henry Schein, outlines the economic rationale for investing in oral health. It also presents concrete action pathways for public, private and civil society leaders for addressing the global epidemic of oral disease. |
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TUNE IN FOR A PODCAST |
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In this episode, Marko Vujicic emphasizes the need for patient-centered, transparent dentistry, reimagining dentists as oral health physicians to drive preventive care. |
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UPCOMING EVENTS |
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#Symposium September 14, 2024
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