Vulnerable Populations

Wis. school gets $3.5M to cut dental no-shows

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies has received $3.5 million for a project to reduce missed dental appointments.

July 2, 2024

Lower-income families disproportionately pay more for dental care

By Ava Barros

In the U.S., inequalities in unmet dental needs and care costs persist across income groups, with out-of-pocket costs rising significantly among lower-income families in recent years.

July 2, 2024

Only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. floss, intervention needed

By Ava Barros

Though the number of adults in the U.S. reporting daily flossing rose over a 10-year-period, only 33% of this population do this oral hygiene habit every day, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

May 21, 2024

Study reveals link between food insecurity and tooth loss

By Ava Barros

There may be a connection between food insecurity and tooth loss among adults age 50 and older residing in the U.S., according to a new study published on May 8 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

May 13, 2024

One dentist's treatment advice for a geriatric patient with dementia

By Dr. Alexis Lee

It's uncomfortable enough for the average person to visit the dentist, but patients with dementia can find the environment particularly upsetting. Dr. Alexis Lee offers some advice on how to help these patients.

May 7, 2024

Study reveals dental disparities in immigrant, minority children

By Ava Barros

Children of first-generation immigrants may be less likely to visit a dentist and more prone to dental issues like caries compared to nonimmigrant children, according to a large study recently published in AJPM Focus.

April 30, 2024

Avesis, Harmony launch pilot salivary testing

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Avesis and Harmony Health have piloted a program to improve oral healthcare for underserved Medicaid populations with special needs.

April 26, 2024

Texas Tech, local dentists partner to offer diabetes screenings

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Dentists in El Paso, TX, will offer diabetes screenings to patients, thanks to a community health program offered by the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Woody L. Hunt School of Dental Medicine.

April 19, 2024

Podcast: Dental Lifeline Network's 1st 50 years and what comes next

By Kevin Henry

Kevin Henry interviewed Lynda Ricketson, the president and CEO of the Dental Lifeline Network, to discuss the organization's mission and its impact.

April 16, 2024

Diving into a documentary about a dental hygienist's passion to help others

By Kevin Henry

Filmmaker Jim Tuttle and dental hygienist Amber Lombardi discussed "Filling the Gaps," a documentary about mobile dentistry in Maine and the people impacted by it.

April 12, 2024

12M lost Medicaid after the COVID-19 emergency expired

By Ava Barros

In 2023, approximately 12 million adults and children lost dental coverage under Medicaid due to reevaluations following the end of the public health emergency declared during COVID-19, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

April 11, 2024

Dental disparities affect veterans' well-being

By Ava Barros

Veterans often face challenges in accessing necessary dental care, which negatively affects their well-being and work productivity, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health and the American Institute of Dental Public Health.

March 28, 2024

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