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Michael Douglas to Speak Out About Oral Cancer
Updated July 5, 2012: A recent study has further linked Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) with severe gum disease and an increased risk of head and neck cancer. Medical News Today reported that the research found patients with HPV-positive tumors, had significantly higher bone loss, leading to the development of gum disease. Experts are concerned that […]
Announcing The Comprehensive Dental Reform Act of 2012
June has proved to be an important month in the legislature of health care, and not only because of the much anticipated ruling from the Supreme Court on Obama’s Affordable Care Act in the coming weeks. Just yesterday, officials from the United States Senate and House of Representatives announced a new legislative effort to combat […]
Poor Oral Health Knowledge Leads to New ADA Website
The American Dental Association (ADA) has released a new study which shows just how little Americans know about oral health. The survey was comprised of true or false questions on a variety of topics, from how many times you should brush daily to what causes cavities. The average grade scored was a D, which proved […]
ADA Responds to PBS Program, “Dollars and Dentists”
***UPDATED: April 5, 2013*** Access to dental care still remains a problem across the United States, and it’s contributing to a growing epidemic of oral disease throughout the nation. According to a recent AP report out of Topeka, Kansas, the House and Senate are sitting on bills that could potentially help improve access however. The […]
The ACA Impact on Dental Care
***UPDATED: June 23, 2015*** According to a recent article from the American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. House of Representatives has approved a repeal of the excise tax on medical devices, which has generated widespread industry opposition since being implemented with the Affordable Care Act in January, 2013. Over 2,700 messages were sent to Congress […]
Buenas Noticias! New ADA Website Available in Spanish
The American Dental Association (ADA) conducted a satellite media tour on June 28, 2012 as part of the kickoff of their new website, MouthHealthy.org. The new site, which became available to the public on June 25, is dedicated to providing credible oral health information and has several features, including ADA Find-a-Dentist, videos for all ages, […]
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