Public Health

Socioeconomic disparities in caries among U.S. adults persist

The findings reinforce how socioeconomic status affects oral health inequalities and highlight the need for removing barriers to care.

January 13, 2026

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Tooth loss may affect thinking

Tooth loss may be tied to cognitive decline in older adults, possibly harming brain regions involving memory, even if good nutrition is maintained.

January 9, 2026

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What oral health stigma is doing to your patients

Stigma from oral health conditions may harm mental well-being and discourage patients from seeking dental care, creating a cycle of worsening dental problems.

January 7, 2026

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Lost and never found: The devastating consequences of lost dentures

By Dr. Alexis Lee

Lost dentures devastate nursing home patients who already struggle to access care. Dr. Alexis Lee offers tips if this mishap occurs.

December 26, 2025

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What's the burden of gum disease where you live?

Gum disease remains a major cause of tooth loss in the U.S., with the highest rates in these two states, reports a Journal of the American Dental Association study.

December 11, 2025

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Tooth loss may be linked to sarcopenia

Edentulism may share a link with age-related muscle mass loss, reports new research. And routine health screenings may ID high-risk individuals.

December 10, 2025

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Tackling the senior oral healthcare crisis

By Dr. Candace Mitchell, Dr. Richard Gesker, MBA, Dr. Monique Powell-Davis

Millions of seniors lack dental coverage, risking serious health complications. One partnership is transforming oral health access for older adults.

December 9, 2025

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Which rebate will get you the most dental patients?

Researchers tested offering rebates of four varying amounts and reported that discounts above this amount spurred visits among irregular dental patients.

December 8, 2025

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Dental visits may be indicators of college students' health

For college students, routine dental care is linked with better health habits and well-being, according to newly published research.

October 9, 2025

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Tips on how to manage high-caries-risk patients

By Dr. Alexis Lee

High-caries-risk dental patients benefit from certain prevention strategies and specific restorative materials, writes Dr. Alexis Lee.

October 7, 2025

Look at your neighbor, he probably skipped the dentist

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Generations -- especially Generation Z -- are skipping the dentist for different reasons, and that’s putting them at risk for serious complications later.

October 7, 2025

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Ultradent donates 80K fluoride varnish treatments in Utah

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Ultradent Products is partnering with the University of Utah School of Dentistry to provide free fluoride varnish treatments across Utah.

September 25, 2025

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