Vulnerable Populations

UPike dental school gets $2.3M to build clinic, more

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Delta Dental of Kentucky Foundation is donating $2.35 million to the University of Pikeville’s (UPike) Tanner College of Dental Medicine to support oral health in Eastern Kentucky.

May 5, 2025

Navigating dysphagia: Comprehensive care strategies for nursing facilities

By Dr. Alexis Lee

Dr. Alexis Lee discusses innovative solutions for patients with challenges swallowing.

April 25, 2025

Pregnancy hormones up tooth decay risk

By Karie Neeley Anderson

Higher levels of six hormones during pregnancy may be significantly linked to an increased risk of developing cavities, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center news release dated April 3.

April 11, 2025

What gun violence may mean for your teeth

By Melissa Busch

Increases in exposure to gun violence may be associated with going to the dentist less frequently and tooth loss, according to a large U.S. study.

April 9, 2025

Oral health financing needs more than a bandage

By Ava Barros

Bipartisan investment and major reforms in oral healthcare delivery may address gaps in government dental coverage, including Medicare, according to a news release from the Harvard University T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

March 7, 2025

Celebrity dentist responds to threat of ending water fluoridation

By Melissa Busch

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims that fluoride is "an industrial waste" that President-elect Donald Trump will recommend removing from public water in 2025 has a celebrity dentist raising the importance of balancing public health and individual choice.

November 15, 2024

Things that affect patients' access to dental care

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A new report highlights that improving oral health requires understanding the specific needs and barriers faced by underserved populations.

November 14, 2024

Pacific Dental Services Foundation highlights vet oral health efforts

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation highlighted ongoing efforts to improve access to care and oral healthcare for U.S. veterans.

November 11, 2024

Men with HIV experience greater alveolar bone loss

By Ava Barros

Men with HIV may experience greater alveolar bone loss than those without HIV, potentially due to higher levels of the proinflammatory cytokine interleukin 6, reports research published in BMC Oral Health.

October 30, 2024

Adults with ADHD may be at greater risk of dental problems

By Ava Barros

Adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be at a higher risk for poor oral health compared to those without the condition, according to a report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health.

October 22, 2024

Boost rural dental workforce? Look to where they were raised

By Ava Barros

Those with a rural upbringing may be more likely to practice dentistry in pastoral or underserved areas after graduation, especially if they trained in similar locations, reports a study published in the Journal of Dental Education.

October 2, 2024

Study reveals gap in prenatal dental care

By Ava Barros

The low rate of dental visits during pregnancy demonstrates the need for better prenatal dental care. Future policies should prioritize pregnant women and dental care access, report study findings published in the International Dental Journal.

September 19, 2024

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