This book is an introductory text in the field of provision of basic oral health care, particularly aimed at health care workers such as medical aid and voluntary workers who may need to provide oral ...

It's been 10 years since the U.S. surgeon general's report on oral health in America, which among other things advocated interdisciplinary training between medical and dental providers. But current ...

New Hampshire came off the list Friday of the minority of states that don’t provide adults on Medicaid benefits coverage for basic oral health care, such as regular cleanings, fluoride, and x-rays.

While a majority of Americans rate their children's oral health as "excellent," clear gaps exist in their understanding of basic oral health procedures and actual behavior, according to a survey of ...

Poor periodontal health and tooth loss may increase the risk for cognitive decline and dementia, new research suggests. Results from a review of 47 studies showed that having periodontitis, tooth loss ...

Affordable, basic oral health services — such as teeth cleaning, sealants and fillings — remain a critical public health issue in Massachusetts. To address this issue, the commonwealth needs a ...

Your dentist may remind you to brush, floss and mouthwash – but what is the "right" order to do it? While all steps of oral hygiene can benefit dental health, Dr. Mike Wei, DDS, of New York City, ...

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Between taking tests, fitting in, making the team and everything in between, it’s tough being a kid. But it’s even harder for the millions of children without basic oral ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Tooth decay, also known as dental caries, affects 2.4 billion individuals worldwide, according to WHO. In the ...