November 18, 2024   

Public Statement on Medicare Coverage of Medically Necessary Oral and Dental Health Therapies

By clarifying Medicare payment of medically necessary dental care for beneficiaries with ESRD who receive dialysis treatment, CMS is continuing to make progress in improving outcomes and reducing costs,” said Dr. Judith Haber on behalf of the Sante Fe Group.

While Policy Inches Forward, Military Veterans’ Care at NYU Dentistry Makes Great Strides

Each Veterans Day, many dental schools and some private dental offices open their doors to veterans and honor their service by providing free dental care. These acts of generosity are welcome and impactful, but they point to a shameful reality: For too many veterans, access to dental care is often a matter of charity and chance.

The Urgent Case for Improving Veteran Oral Health

They’ve served our country, putting their lives on the line, yet many can’t even access basic, necessary oral health care services.

OPINION | Advancing a Whole-Person Approach to Women’s Health Research

Every day, CMS ensures that 156.6 million people in the U.S. have health coverage that works.

NHS dental service in Scotland continues to shrink as “dental deserts” appear across the country

As each week passes, the UK dental care crisis continues to deepen, despite political rhetoric and policies to the contrary.

From Cavities to Sleep Apnea:
Dentists Can Assume New Role in Saving Lives

In a research review published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, Rutgers Health researchers identified dentists as an unexpected player in the battle against life-threatening sleep disorders.

Our Next Generations’ Health Depends on the Oral Health of Moms

This starts with viewing specialties such as oral health, maternal health, endocrinology, and cardiology — among others — as interconnected practices, not as separate areas. It also requires combining education, innovation, and investment to truly see — and feel — positive change and interconnected care.

How the Oral Microbiome is Connected to Overall Human Health

Many mysteries: The millions of bacteria, fungi and viruses that live in our mouths have connections to Alzheimer’s, obesity and more – yet have been grossly understudied, until now.

PRESS RELEASE | Introducing IRIS: The First Smart Imaging Software for Dentistry

IRIS is the world’s first smart imaging software. It brings together imaging and AI in one workflow. “IRIS doesn’t just capture images. It understands them,” said Overjet CEO,
Wardah Inam.

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Health Disparities Interest Group Steering Committee:
Oral health for some is not enough, life course approach to oral health

Identifying and understanding how specific factors, policies and systems shape the conditions of daily life may help inform efforts to address disparities in oral health.

School of Dentistry names clinic for former dean Laurie McCauley in recognition of gift from Henry Schein Cares

The Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) Foundation announces the donation of its Mobile Dental Clinic to the High Point University (HPU) Workman School of Dental Medicine. The Mobile Dental Clinic (MDC) will be used by students at the Workman School of Dental Medicine to provide care to underserved populations in North Carolina.