Nearly half of tap water Americans drink is tainted with PFAS 'forever chemicals'
"Forever chemicals" are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples.
Jul 6, 2023
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"Forever chemicals" are widespread in the environment, and new research finds they can be detected in about 45% of U.S. tap water samples.
Jul 6, 2023
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There's growing awareness public dental programs are unable to meet the demand for services. Private dental care is increasingly unaffordable, and millions of Australians go without the treatment they need.
Jul 3, 2023
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Most of the world's population either chronically suffers from plaque and dental cavities or will develop them at some point in their lives. Toothpastes, mouthwashes, and regular checkups do their part, but more can always ...
Jun 29, 2023
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In forensic science, the identification of deceased or missing individuals is often at the heart of an investigation. Dental records have long been used as a valuable tool in this process given that it is rare that two people ...
Jun 29, 2023
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Following decades of criticism for "cherry-picking" the healthiest patients, Medicare managed care plans now appear to be holding onto sicker patients with more complex health needs, new research has found.
Jun 27, 2023
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A new American Dental Association (ADA) clinical practice guideline suggests conservative methods to treat tooth decay in primary and permanent teeth could lead to better outcomes when used with common restorative materials ...
Jun 26, 2023
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Yu Yu Htwe had never had dental problems, so she was surprised when a dentist told her she had three cavities at her first appointment in this small city in western Montana.
Jun 23, 2023
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A study examining the effect of COVID-19 lockdowns on Bolivian dental school graduates will be presented at the 101st General Session of the IADR, which will be held in conjunction with the 9th Meeting of the Latin American ...
Jun 22, 2023
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A study that introduces a new strategy to promote customized, oral health self-care by using an online platform to connect dental professionals and patients will be presented at the 101st General Session of the IADR, which ...
Jun 22, 2023
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All six of Michelle Ehlert's children have Medicaid plans that should cover their dental care. But for years, she and her husband paid for dental care out-of-pocket—sometimes thousands of dollars a year.
Jun 14, 2023
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