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Explore our blog to find the stories, perspectives, and ideas that paint a picture of progress and change in oral health.
Voices from the Field: Dr. Reeva Morton on Integrating Behavioral Health with Oral Health
As a licensed and nationally certified school psychologist and board-certified behavior analyst, Reeva Morton, PhD, BCBA-D, NCSP has her feet in...
Addressing an Unmet Need: Providing Oral Health Care for Adults with Disabilities
As a clinical assistant professor and dentist at the University of Florida (UF) College of Dentistry, Bryan Smallwood, DMD, MPH, CPH, has cared...
Memorable Sessions, Hot Topics, and Three Key Takeaways from the 2024 National Oral Health Conference
Last week, the National Oral Health Conference (NOHC) celebrated its 25th joint meeting of the Association of State and Territorial Dental...
Answers to 11 Questions about New Recommendations for Patient Shielding
Many patients are used to donning large, heavy aprons when getting a dental X-ray. Since the 1950s, providers have thought it was vital to cover...
Four Actions We Can Take Now to Improve Black Maternal Health
“Kira Johnson lost her life to the Black maternal health crisis not because she was unhealthy, uninsured, or unlucky, but because she was...
Hearing from Dental Hygienists: Unique Paths, Mission-Driven Work, and Career Advice
Happy National Dental Hygienist week! The second week of every April, we celebrate the outstanding, dedicated, and selfless work dental...
Nine Questions on Using Caries Management by Risk Assessment
Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) has existed for more than 20 years. But many oral health providers may be unfamiliar with why or...
Finding a New Way to Provide Dental Care to Children
Carolina Family Health Centers, Inc. has provided medical and dental care for patients in three North Carolina counties for years. But during...
Finding the Pathway to Interoperability at HIMSS 2024
The health care system in the United States is unique in many often-cited ways. It does not provide universal coverage, mixes publicly and...
Biden Administration Keeps Door Open for Oral Health Advocacy in 2024
Earlier this month, President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address reiterated the administration's focus on improving the health of people...
Making Connections: How a Community Clinic Is Integrating Dental and Overall Care
A Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in southern California noticed an alarming statistic last year: Only about 22% of their pediatric...
Two Funding Opportunities to Advance Oral Health for Children and Veterans
CareQuest Institute is always seeking new voices representing historically marginalized communities to advance oral health. Through its...