Every year, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) funds diverse research projects at academic institutions to improve the understanding of dental, oral, and health with the ultimate goal of improving overall…

The state of Nevada’s Medicaid program has received $2.5 million to provide dental care to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who often struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. The funds will…

While state Medicaid programs are not required to cover oral healthcare, if they do provide reimbursement, they must cover all facets of dental care, even the most expensive treatments such as implants and endodontic therapy. The state of…

The Doctors of Community Act was introduced to the United States House of Representatives on April 25, 2023. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would make the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program permanent as well…

Amy Ellett, BSc, DDS, a British Columbia dentist, earned a Guinness World Record as the fastest women’s marathon runner in a three-dimensional body part. Ellet ran the London marathon in a very quick 3:37:16 while wearing a tooth costume…

Many individuals are on a long-term regimen of glucocorticoids, a type of steroid used to treat adrenal problems, asthma, immune-mediated diseases, and organ transplant recipients. Standard dental practice previously suggested that taking…

In 2021, the Oregon state legislature created licensure for dental therapists to treat patients with limited ability to access dental care in traditional private practices. Three years later, only 13 dental therapists have been licensed and…

Individuals with autism often face barriers to accessing dental care; a significant challenge is a lack of education for oral health professionals on how best to provide care to this population. With the goal of improving the oral health of…

With nearly 6 million Floridian living in dental health professional shortage areas, new legislation is aiming to ease this crisis in accessing dental care. The bill would authorize specific healthcare settings, such as federally qualified…

More than 1.5 million Wisconsin residents live in healthcare provider shortage areas, leaving many without access to dental care. One volunteer dental practice, Tri-County Dental, has been working to alleviate the access-to-care problem for…