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What if your next dental visit could catch more than a cavity? As healthcare systems look for new ways to expand preventive care, dental practices are emerging as an unexpected front door for screenings, referrals, and earlier detection. Read the full article here.

The increased use of GLP-1s could have implications for the oral health of patients. Read the full article here.

Rural dental providers are facing compounding challenges making it more difficult to treat patients and operate their practices. Read the full article here.

A newly released report from the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute highlights the many challenges Hoosiers face in accessing needed oral health care amid Indiana's current affordability crisis. This mixed-methods resport highlights the stories of everyday Hoosiers, and the findings reinforce the costs and lack of access to providers...

A patient with a medical plan purchased through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplaces can have a very expensive year. There may be a deductible, copayments, and coinsurance. But eventually the patient reaches an out-of-pocket maximum. For covered, in-network care, the plan then assumes the remaining cost for the year, protecting policy...

Along with brushing and flossing, good dental insurance goes a long way towards keeping your teeth healthy. It can also help offset the rising costs of dental care, which has surged 11% since 2019, according to the last quarterly report from the American Dental Association. Read the full article here.

The main driver and appeal of beauty tourism is largely cost, as patients seek care abroad in hopes of receiving quality services at a more affordable price. Read the full article here.

Do you remember when the local dentist felt like part of the community? The dentist was known around town and throughout the surrounding areas. The same families came back checkup after checkup, year after year, and the dentist knew them all by name. Dentistry used to feel rooted and personal; today, it feels more interchangeable and...

Nearly 9.6 million US adults have traveled outside the country for dental treatment, according to new research from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The findings suggest dental tourism has become a practical option for many patients facing rising treatment costs and limited insurance coverage rather than a niche market centered on cosmetic...

Dozens of dentists have made headlines this year by opening new practices, earning awards, being appointed to various leadership positions and discussing some of the most notable topics in the industry. Read the full article here.

Nearly 9.6 million people, or 4% of U.S. adults, have traveled outside the country for dental care, primarily seeking lower cost dental treatment, according to a new report from the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. CareQuest released its “State of Oral Health Equity in America” report June 16 based on a survey of more than 9,300 adults in the...

Nearly 9.6 million American adults may have traveled abroad to get dental care, according to a new report from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. Read the full article here.