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After nearly two decades without an increase, Arka

After nearly two decades without an increase, Arkansas is raising Medicaid dental reimbursement rates to encourage providers to stay in the system as well incentivize those who have left the program to return. The move aims to combat some of the worst oral health outcomes in the country, especially among children, older adults, and people with special needs. Link in bio.⁠
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Monitoring implant health requires precise diagnos

Monitoring implant health requires precise diagnostic techniques, with probing recognized as a key assessment tool. However, the choice between metal and plastic probes remains controversial, as both present unique risks to implant surfaces and peri-implant tissues. Link in bio.⁠
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As more municipalities drop water fluoridation, th

As more municipalities drop water fluoridation, the evidence from cities such as Calgary and Juneau paints a stark picture of rising childhood caries and skyrocketing treatment costs. For dental professionals, the rollback of this critical public health measure signals a preventable crisis in the making.⁠
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🎙️NEW EPISODE: Maximizing Practice Value With

In many rural regions, a dangerous combination of

In many rural regions, a dangerous combination of too few dentists and anti-water fluoridation sentiment is creating a crisis in oral health. KFF Health News reports that the growth of opposition to fluoride and dwindling access to professional dental care are creating a growing epidemic of preventable tooth decay. Link in bio.⁠
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Earn 2 CEUs with Unlocking the Regenerative Power

Earn 2 CEUs with Unlocking the Regenerative Power of Platelet-Rich Fibrin by Kevin W. Luan, DDS, MS, MEd and Aniruddh Narvekar, BDS⁠
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This platelet concentrate is transforming dental wound healing and tissue regeneration with its autologous growth factors and simplified application. Link in bio.⁠
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