Dentistry
Parents say COVID-19 has disrupted children's dental care
A third of parents say the COVID-19 pandemic has made it difficult to get dental care for their children, a new national poll suggests.
Feb 15, 2021
0
4
Page 3 - News tagged with dental problems
Dentistry
No, it's not just sugary food that's responsible for poor oral health in America's children, especially in Appalachia
Brushing your teeth is essential for maintaining optimal oral health, but like most aspects of health, the full story is more complicated.
Oct 4, 2022
0
16
Dentistry
'Virtual dental homes' prove safe, effective in six-year California study
Bringing "virtual dental homes" to schools, nursing homes and long-term care facilities can keep people healthy - reducing school absenteeism, lessening the need for parents to leave work to care for an ailing child, and ...
Aug 2, 2016
0
2
Health
CDC: Fewer smokers go to the dentist
Smokers not only have more problems with their teeth than non-smokers, they also go to the dentist less often.
Feb 7, 2012
0
0
Dentistry
When families lack insurance, kids' dental woes rise
(HealthDay)—American children without dental insurance are far less likely to receive necessary care for their teeth than kids with coverage, a new survey finds.
Apr 10, 2017
0
1
Health
Poor oral health and food scarcity major contributors to malnutrition in older adults
UNC School of Medicine researchers led a study to determine risk factors associated with malnutrition among older adults receiving care in the emergency department. The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics ...
Mar 23, 2017
0
2
Dentistry
Poor dental health impacting on Aboriginal mums
University of Adelaide researchers are calling for a greater sensitivity towards Aboriginal women in dental clinics and improved accessibility to dental care.
May 31, 2013
0
0
Dentistry
Poor oral health can mean missed school, lower grades
Poor oral health, dental disease, and tooth pain can put kids at a serious disadvantage in school, according to a new Ostrow School of Dentistry of USC study.
Aug 13, 2012
0
0
Dentistry
Homeless most at risk of poor oral health
(Medical Xpress)—New research from The University of Queensland has highlighted poor dental health as one of the most detrimental, but least understood, aspects of homelessness in Australia.
Jun 16, 2014
0
0
Pediatrics
Dental school, foster care agency partnership improves child health, aids student training
A partnership between a New York City dental school and a local foster care agency has provided consistent dental care to more than 650 children, and may serve as a model for other dental school program curriculums. The success ...
Oct 21, 2012
0
0
