by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 10, 2024 | In The News
Myechia Minter-Jordan, MD, and Lisa Simon, MD, DMD, recently joined two dentists to testify before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions about how to improve dental care affordability and accessibility. Read the full story...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 6, 2024 | In The News
Good oral health is crucial for overall well-being, yet access to high-quality care remains a persistent challenge for many Virginians. Virginia’s Medicaid program offers comprehensive dental coverage to all members, for example, but slightly more than half of...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 3, 2024 | In The News
What’s more, one 2023 study found that individuals with periodontal disease may have a higher risk of certain chronic respiratory diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). However, at least one preventative dental visit within three years may reduce...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Jun 1, 2024 | In The News
Unfortunately, fewer than half of pregnant women nationally have their teeth cleaned during pregnancy. Black women are 14% less likely to get their teeth cleaned during pregnancy than white women, even though data shows no difference in dental visits prior to...
by Jasmin Fernandes | May 31, 2024 | In The News
Half of Medicare beneficiaries did not visit the dentist during the past year because they couldn’t afford to. Melissa Burroughs of the advocacy group Care Quest says neglecting oral health can contribute to serious health issues in older people —...
by Caitlin Locklear | May 30, 2024 | Blog
More and more baby boomers turn 65 every day, the magic age of Medicare eligibility. Recent estimates predict that 95 million seniors and people with disabilities will count on Medicare for their health insurance by 2060. But gaps in oral health coverage and care...
