People with Diabetes Not Visiting the Dentist
Adults with diabetes are less likely to visit the dentist than people with prediabetes or without diabetes, finds a new study led by researchers at … more
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Does it Make Sense to Check Blood Pressure at Dental Check-Ups?
Integrating oral health and primary care has long been a goal for many health care organizations, including Federally Qualified Health Centers. The Ohio Association of … more
Early Dental Visits for Toddlers Isn’t Necessarily Beneficial
Heading to the dentist as an infant or toddler doesn’t do much to prevent tooth decay later on but does cost more money, suggests a … more
Dental Visit Recommended to Scuba Divers Prior to Underwater Trips
Scuba divers may want to stop by their dentist’s office before taking their next plunge. A new pilot study found that 41 percent of divers … more
Less than Half of Older Americans with Dental Insurance Visit the Dentist
Only 12 percent of older Americans have some form of dental insurance and fewer than half visited a dentist in the previous year, suggests new … more