Dear DrBicuspid Member,
It looks like U.S. dentists aren't alone in their skepticism of healthcare reform and its potential impact on the delivery of oral healthcare. A proposed $3 billion plan for universal dental coverage in Australia announced this week is facing similar opposition -- even from some insurers. Read more.
In clinical news, men with a history of bone loss due to periodontitis run a higher risk of having a stroke, according to research published in the Annals of Neurology.
And while recent studies support the use of hyaluronic acid injections to treat temporomandibular osteoarthritis, some dental experts still recommend starting with a conservative approach when treating this chronic condition. Read more.
Finally, in Part II of our two-part series on the evolution of women in dentistry, the last 20 years have seen the establishment of a number of U.S. programs aimed at helping women better prepare for leadership roles in dentistry. Today the graduates of these programs are having a notable impact on dental education and professional organizations across the country.
