Eating problems are common among older home care clients, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Nearly 30% of the 250 older care clients studied reported poor appetite, 20% had problems with chewing, 14% ...
Jun 1, 2022
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Adults with active and inactive epilepsy are more likely to have Medicaid and other public insurance coverage, and to report an inability to afford prescription medicine, specialty care, or other types of care compared with ...
May 27, 2022
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People with severe mental illnesses are falling through the cracks when it comes to oral health care, according to new research.
May 20, 2022
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Teeth survive about 11 years after a root canal, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry. The groundbreaking study is the first to analyze records from community dental ...
May 17, 2022
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Many state laws on consent and privacy for adolescents do not reflect pediatric professional standards of care, according to a study published online May 9 in Pediatrics.
May 9, 2022
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Physicians and dentists know that oral health is a critical element of overall health. However, there are many unknowns with respect to the effects of regular dental care and a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Furthermore, ...
May 6, 2022
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Dentures may have a potentially negative impact on a person's overall nutrition, according to new research from Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Dentistry. The research team leveraged electronic dental ...
Apr 21, 2022
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Nearly 60 million Americans live in "dental deserts," while many more can't afford basic dental care even if it is available.
Mar 24, 2022
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A community clinic in Huntington Park has two dentists eager to come back to work—a coveted service for poor and uninsured patients who often go without dental care.
Mar 18, 2022
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Americans' oral health has improved over the last two decades, but disparities in oral health have stubbornly persisted and pose a major global public health threat, write National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research ...
Feb 27, 2022
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