Dental News September 21, 2014
- Researchers note need to improve dental service use among US women of childbearing age
Oral diseases can be prevented or improved with regular dental visits. The objective of this study was to assess and compare national estimates on self-reported oral health conditions and dental…
- New Medicaid policy increases the rate of children receiving vital oral health care in Texas and Florida
Children on Medicaid and their parents may have a reason to smile more: A study by University of Florida researchers shows that a Medicaid policy change in Florida and Texas that reimburses…
- WHO’s recommended sugar intake ‘should be halved to combat dental cavities’
A study claims the WHO recommendation of a maximum of 10% total daily calories from free sugar should be halved to 5%, with 3% as a target, to tackle rising rates of tooth decay.
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