April 2, 2024
Caries Management by Risk Assessment (CAMBRA) has existed for more than 20 years. But many oral health providers may be unfamiliar with why or how to use it.
New data analyses by CareQuest Institute reveal that approximately 12 million adults and children nationwide lost their dental coverage between April and September of 2023 due to Medicaid redeterminations. These analyses also estimate that nearly 2 million more individuals would be disenrolled from Medicaid dental by the end of 2023.
March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024
March 28, 2024
This study examined rates of minor restorations before and after the implementation of a sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) tax in Philadelphia and Boulder, Colorado. Restorations in Philadelphia increased, while restorations in Boulder decreased following SSB tax implementation. Results suggest that an SSB tax alone does not account for changes in restorative rates.
This scoping review evaluated the existence of implicit bias among oral health professionals and the potential impact on patient outcomes. Findings suggest that implicit bias impacts the clinical decision-making of dental professionals, particularly among recommendations for extractions and surgery for oral cancer.
Despite the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) longstanding advocacy for routine dental care before and during pregnancy, there’s still a significant disconnect between the awareness and implementation of these recommendations in clinical practice. This gap in care can lead to suboptimal perinatal outcomes and overlooked oral health needs in pregnant patients.