Public Health

Celebrity dentist responds to threat of ending water fluoridation
By Melissa Busch
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride is "an industrial waste" that President-elect Donald Trump will recommend removing from public water in 2025 has a celebrity dentist raising the importance of balancing public health and individual choice.
November 15, 2024
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Things that affect patients' access to dental care
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
A new report highlights that improving oral health requires understanding the specific needs and barriers faced by underserved populations.
November 14, 2024
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Pacific Dental Services Foundation highlights vet oral health efforts
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation highlighted ongoing efforts to improve access to care and oral healthcare for U.S. veterans.
November 11, 2024
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Why naloxone is the lifesaving potion in your dental practice's emergency kit
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Keeping naloxone readily available in the dental emergency kit is the first step in combating opioid overdose, writes Teresa Mendoza, PharmD, and Dr. Lisa Chan.
November 6, 2024
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Neffy nasal spray: A new era for allergy safety in dentistry
By Barbara Madej, RPh
Neffy is a nasal spray, removing the need for injections, which may provide critical advantages for dental patients who fear needles or hesitate during emergencies.
November 1, 2024
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Men with HIV experience greater alveolar bone loss
By Ava Barros
Men with HIV may experience greater alveolar bone loss than those without HIV, potentially due to higher levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.
October 30, 2024
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Adults with ADHD may be at greater risk of dental problems
By Ava Barros
Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a higher risk for poor oral health compared to those without the condition, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.
October 22, 2024
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Boost rural dental workforce? Look to where they were raised
By Ava Barros
Those with a rural upbringing may be more likely to practice dentistry in pastoral or underserved areas after graduation, especially if they trained in similar locations, reports a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.
October 2, 2024
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Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care
By Ava Barros
The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, report study findings published in the International Dental Journal.
September 19, 2024
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Patients with diabetes at increased risk of caries
By Ava Barros
Type 2 diabetes may increase the risk of caries and reduce salivary flow, pH, and buffering capacity. As such, dentists should prioritize the oral health of this population, according to a review published in the Journal of Dentistry.
September 11, 2024
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A bitter pill: Strategies for managing dysgeusia in the dental practice
By Dr. Lisa Chan, Teresa Mendoza, PharmD
Dysgeusia occurs when certain medications interact with specific taste receptors in the mouth, triggering a cascade of reactions that signal the brain to perceive bitterness. Learn about those medications.
September 11, 2024
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What's the worst U.S. state for dental health disparities?
By Ava Barros
This state has the worst dental care, with only approximately 41% of adults visiting the dentist in 2020, according to research recently conducted by orthodontists at Celebrate Dental and Braces, which has practices in the West and Midwest.
September 4, 2024
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