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Oct. 2, 2019
General oral health
To fight the opioid crisis in the United States, the Department of Health and Human Services recently provided almost $2 billion in funding to expand access to treatment and make more effective use of data.[1] The dental community is also doing its part to help combat the issue.
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Jul. 18, 2017
General oral health
The warm summer weather inspires people to get outside to enjoy swimming and sports. While fun, these activities also have the potential to cause dental injuries for both kids and adults. It's important to keep dental emergency information, such as dental benefits and dentist phone numbers, handy for yourself and childcare providers in case you... More »
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Jan. 16, 2014
General oral health
Do you have pulsing pain in your tooth that won't go away? Don't go to an emergency room – see a dentist. It's cost-effective and a better treatment option. But a lot of Americans aren’t listening to that advice. In a study titled, Costly Dental Destination, released last year by the Pew Center of the... More »
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Dec. 17, 2013
General oral health
There's no denying it: Canker and cold sores can be a pain. Here's what they are – and how to deal with them. A canker sore is a small ulcer inside the mouth that typically goes away in about a week. Not much is known about the cause of canker sores, but stress and fatigue... More »
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