Special needs dentistry

Building Healthy Futures: Pacific Dental Services Foundation Celebrates 2023 Achievements

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) Foundation recognizes the 2023 milestones that helped advance the organization's three main initiatives: special needs dentistry access and training, dental assistant scholarships, and international service trips. Through these programs, the PDS Foundation raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and expanded access to quality oral health care.

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  • IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Pacific Dental Services® (PDS) Foundation recognizes the 2023 milestones that helped advance the organization's three main initiatives: special needs dentistry access and training, dental assistant scholarships, and international service trips.
  • Through these programs, the PDS Foundation raised hundreds of thousands of dollars and expanded access to quality oral health care.
  • "Reflecting on the past year, PDS Foundation marked several significant moments as we focused on improving access to quality oral health care," said Michael Le, Executive Director of the PDS Foundation.
  • Conducted four week-long trips to Xenacoj, Guatemala to offer free dental care at the PDS Foundation Clínica Dental.

Smile Generation Partnered with Pacific Dental Services Foundation to Raise Over $650,000 for Special Needs Dentistry Program

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Generation's nationwide network of trusted dental practices helped raise over $650,000 in support of the Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation's Special Needs Dentistry program. These funds will be used to improve access to dental care for patients with special needs and provide training for clinicians specializing in this field of dentistry.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Smile Generation's nationwide network of trusted dental practices helped raise over $650,000 in support of the Pacific Dental Services (PDS) Foundation's Special Needs Dentistry program.
  • These funds will be used to improve access to dental care for patients with special needs and provide training for clinicians specializing in this field of dentistry.
  • The first, a 60-day campaign called "Smile for Special Needs," offered dental service discounts to patients at Smile Generation-trusted dental practices in exchange for a donation to the campaign.
  • Family members often remark about the monumental difference special needs dentistry provides for their loved ones, who often struggle to access even the most basic dental care.

Rasmussen University Launches Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Specialization Certificates in Primary Care and Psychiatric-Mental Health

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Thursday, August 17, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rasmussen University today launched four Post-Graduate Nurse Practitioner Certificates that enable nurses who already have a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and/or a doctoral degree in nursing to add a desired specialization. The online program is built for working nurses with in-person practicums arranged in their local communities. Specializations include:

Key Points: 
  • "Rasmussen University has a long history of evolving our programming to meet the growing demand of our healthcare systems, including our MSN Nurse Practitioner program which launched last year.
  • With the addition of these four new certificates, Rasmussen now offers 16 post-licensure nursing program options at the master's degree level and above.
  • According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 100 million Americans live in primary care HPSAs, and over 163 million live in mental health HPSAs .
  • "Nurses who are prepared with more than one clinical specialization can help fill provider gaps in shortage areas where these health professionals are desperately needed – whether that's a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who adds a primary care specialization, or someone who broadens their primary care focus," said Singer.

Oral-B® Announces Launch of THE BIG RETHINK, an Initiative to Make Oral Care More Inclusive, Accessible, and Positive for People With Disabilities, Their Caregivers, and Dental Professionals.

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Key Points: 
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230228006117/en/
    Oral-B launches The Big Rethink initiative at exclusive launch event in Frankfurt with panel of experts on how to make oral care more inclusive and accessible.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    To launch THE BIG RETHINK campaign, the brand is working together with the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (iADH) to help inform the approach.
  • To celebrate the launch of THE BIG RETHINK, a brand film was unveiled last night at an exclusive launch event in Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Our shared values will enable us to make a huge difference to the oral care experience for people living with visible and nonvisible disabilities.

New YourTango Experts Survey Reveals Insights on Mental Health Practitioners' Business Challenges and Opportunities

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tango Publishing, Inc., creators of YourTango.com and YourTango Experts, a B2B division supporting healing professionals, announced the results of its inaugural study on the perspectives and needs of healers and helpers. 200 practitioners from a variety of disciplines contributed, including licensed therapists and coaches in the wellness space.

Key Points: 
  • 200 practitioners from a variety of disciplines contributed, including licensed therapists and coaches in the wellness space.
  • The survey provides insights on how practitioners manage important aspects of their businesses: from marketing pain-points to top business challenges.
  • Only 21% reported social media and 1% indicated telehealth platforms as effective for acquiring new clients.
  • For more than twelve years, YourTango Experts has served thousands of healing professionals.

Smile Generation Partnered with Pacific Dental Services Foundation to Raise Over $573,000 for Increased Access to Dental Care for People with Disabilities

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Friday, November 18, 2022
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The organizations partnered to raise money to increase access to dental care for patients with special needs and to provide specialized training for clinicians focused on special needs dentistry.

Key Points: 
  • The organizations partnered to raise money to increase access to dental care for patients with special needs and to provide specialized training for clinicians focused on special needs dentistry.
  • During that timeframe, patients at Smile Generation-trusted dental practices received discounts off their dental services with a suggested donation to the campaign.
  • The PDS Foundation has been providing specialized dental care to patients with all abilities through a one-of-a-kind dental office in Phoenix, Arizona since 2019.
  • The Smile Generation connects patients to Smile Generation-trusted dentists who are dedicated to providing an exceptional patient experience and advanced clinical care.

Pacific Dental Services Launches One-of-a-Kind Dental-Medical Practice in Support of Whole-Body Health

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Dentistry, Health sciences, Health, Dental public health, Dental, Special needs dentistry, Dental therapist

This healthcare collaboration is an innovative new concept that increases access to care and enables patients to be seen by medical and dental professionals who understand the critical link between oral health and whole-body health.

Key Points: 
  • This healthcare collaboration is an innovative new concept that increases access to care and enables patients to be seen by medical and dental professionals who understand the critical link between oral health and whole-body health.
  • The new dental-medical concept practice seeks to treat the whole person, not just specialized treatment related to teeth or medical, as is generally the case in health care.
  • "For years, dental providers have known that the oral cavity is the 'gateway' to a patient's overall health," said Dr. Garcia.
  • Patients also experience incredible benefits to being able to see their acute, primary, and dental health history all in one place.

CareQuest Institute Commends Congressional Legislation to Provide Oral Health Care Benefit in Medicare

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Health care, Health, Primary care, Health professional, Dentistry, Special needs dentistry

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health CEO and President Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan issued the following statement,applauding Congressman Doggett and his75colleagues in theU.S.Houseof Representativesfor their support ofMedicare dentalbenefits.

Key Points: 
  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health CEO and President Dr. Myechia Minter-Jordan issued the following statement,applauding Congressman Doggett and his75colleagues in theU.S.Houseof Representativesfor their support ofMedicare dentalbenefits.
  • Congressman Doggett is right: dental care is essential health care with direct connections to systemic health, chronic illness, and mental health diseases.
  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health is a national nonprofit championing a more equitable future where every person can reach their full potential through excellent health.
  • We collaborate with thought leaders, health care providers, patients, and local, state, and federal stakeholders to accelerate oral health care transformation and create a system designed for everyone.

Great Lakes Dental Partners Expands into Indiana Market with Valparaiso Family Dentistry

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
Dentistry, Health sciences, Health care, Dentist, Dental, Postgraduate training in general dentistry, Special needs dentistry

CHICAGO, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Great Lakes Dental Partners ("GLDP") is excited to announce the addition of Valparaiso Family Dentistry ("VFD") to its network of affiliated practices, and its first partnership in Indiana.

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Great Lakes Dental Partners ("GLDP") is excited to announce the addition of Valparaiso Family Dentistry ("VFD") to its network of affiliated practices, and its first partnership in Indiana.
  • "We are very excited about the opportunity to enter the Indiana market with a great partner in Dr.
  • We look forward to partnering with him and his amazing team at Valparaiso Family Dentistry as they continue to provide the absolute best patient care in northwest Indiana."
  • Great Lakes Dental Partners is a dental support organization (DSO) committed to offering dentists and dental specialists the opportunity to focus on the clinical aspects of dentistry, providing exceptional care for every patient.

BIOLASE to Present at the Summer Solstice Best Ideas From the Buy Side Conference on June 2, 2021

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021
Medical device, Dentistry, Dental, Magazines, Health sciences, Health care, Dental education throughout the world, Special needs dentistry

BIOLASEis a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine.

Key Points: 
  • BIOLASEis a medical device company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells laser systems in dentistry and medicine.
  • BIOLASE's products advance the practice of dentistry and medicine for patients and healthcare professionals.
  • BIOLASE's innovative products provide cutting-edge technology at competitive prices to deliver superior results for dentists and patients.
  • Laser products under development address BIOLASE's core dental market and other adjacent medical and consumer applications.