Vulnerable Populations

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

Wis. school gets $3.5M to cut dental no-shows

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Center for Health Enhancement Systems Studies has received $3.5 million for a project to reduce missed dental appointments.

July 2, 2024

Lower-income families disproportionately pay more for dental care

By Ava Barros

In the U.S., inequalities in unmet dental needs and care costs persist across income groups, with out-of-pocket costs rising significantly among lower-income families in recent years.

July 2, 2024

Only 1 in 3 adults in the U.S. floss, intervention needed

By Ava Barros

Though the number of adults in the U.S. reporting daily flossing rose over a 10-year-period, only 33% of this population do this oral hygiene habit every day, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

May 21, 2024

Study reveals link between food insecurity and tooth loss

By Ava Barros

There may be a connection between food insecurity and tooth loss among adults age 50 and older residing in the U.S., according to a new study published on May 8 in the Journal of Public Health Dentistry.

May 13, 2024

One dentist's treatment advice for a geriatric patient with dementia

By Dr. Alexis Lee

It's uncomfortable enough for the average person to visit the dentist, but patients with dementia can find the environment particularly upsetting. Dr. Alexis Lee offers some advice on how to help these patients.

May 7, 2024

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