Discusses oral health needs and disparities in rural America, focusing on a rural town in West Virginia. Although things like workforce shortages and preventive services either being reimbursed at low rates or not being covered at all by Medicaid or Medicare can contribute to the problem, this also touches on the economic realities of rural America and how difficult it can be to afford care even when it is accessible. (May require subscription to view full article.) (Source: News stories via the Rural Assistance Center)
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By elkhornadmin
– June 8, 2018
Everyone has them. Or if they don't, they wish they did. ” Teeth ,” a new exhibition at the Wellcome Collection , offers both a brief history of dentistry – making the visitor rejoice at living in the 21st century – and an often-surprising view of the feelings people harbor about their teeth.
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By elkhornadmin
– June 8, 2018
“Maturity is only a short break in adolescence.”
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By elkhornadmin
– June 7, 2018
The innovative, centrally-located facility offers dental professionals a broad range of opportunities to learn through unique trainings, seminars, certifications and hands-on experiences.CHARLOTTE, N.C. (June 1, 2018)–Dentsply Sirona Inc., The Dental Solutions CompanyTM, celebrated the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art training facility, the Dentsply Sirona Academy, Charlotte (DSAC), with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 24, 2018.Set to loud applause from enthusiastic attendees, Dentsply Sirona CEO Don Casey cut the ceremonial ribbon and welcomed guests to tour the ultra-modern space located at 13320 Ballantyne Corporate Place in Charlotte.“It’s a very proud moment for the Dentsply Sirona team and I am honored to be a part of it,” remarked Mr. Casey. “The openin…
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By elkhornadmin
– June 7, 2018
There is a false belief that when someone gets false teeth or dentures, they are through going to the dentist or spending money on their mouth. False teeth are made of plastic and like anything else, plastic doesn't last forever.
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By elkhornadmin
– June 7, 2018
“Her virtue was that she said what she thought, her vice that what she thought didn’t amount to much.”
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By elkhornadmin
– June 6, 2018
Metuchen, NJ – May 31st, 2018 –MouthWatch, LLC aleader in innovative teledentistry solutions, digital case presentation tools and intraoral imaging devices, recently donated its TeleDent ™ all-in-one teledentistry platform as part of a pilot program to expand the access to oral care for the rapidly growing resident population at Little City, an organization providing services for individuals diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities.Little City has been serving individuals with disabilities on its 56-acre campus located in Palatine, Illinois, since 1959. In June of 2016, Little City Foundation merged with Countryside Association for People with Disabilities. With that merger,Little City now serves over 1,100 individuals each year throughout Cook, DuPage, Lake and McH…
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By elkhornadmin
– June 6, 2018
Losing teeth is a regular part of growing up. In adults, however, loose teeth may be a cause for concern. Adult teeth are designed to last a lifetime and should not fall out. We explore reasons that teeth may loosen, including gum disease and osteoporosis. Learn about preventing further damage, treatments, and more.
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By elkhornadmin
– June 6, 2018
“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends.”
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By elkhornadmin
– June 5, 2018
Dental groups had argued against a law that would allow certain procedures. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Pharmaceuticals headlines)
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By elkhornadmin
– June 5, 2018
