NHS dentistry

Capitol Dental Care telehealth innovation addresses disruption of preventive care

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Dentistry, Fluoride varnish, Dentist, Medicaid, Health care, Health, NHS dentistry

b'SALEM, Ore., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Capitol Dental Care, one of Oregon\'s dental care organizations with a network of more than 700 dental providers across 18 counties, is launching an innovative technology solution to provide quality dental care to Medicaid enrollees in Oregon under the age of 14, expectant mothers, adults older than 65 years old, and members who live more than 45 miles from a Capitol provider.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an enormous disruption to the delivery of dental services that have served as the safety net for those who cannot access quality care through other means.

Key Points: 
  • b'SALEM, Ore., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Capitol Dental Care, one of Oregon\'s dental care organizations with a network of more than 700 dental providers across 18 counties, is launching an innovative technology solution to provide quality dental care to Medicaid enrollees in Oregon under the age of 14, expectant mothers, adults older than 65 years old, and members who live more than 45 miles from a Capitol provider.\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in an enormous disruption to the delivery of dental services that have served as the safety net for those who cannot access quality care through other means.
  • For children on Medicaid who have depended on school-based oral health services to receive preventive dental care, distance learning has created a greater challenge for preventive care.\nIn order to address these and other dental care challenges, Capitol Dental Care is expanding their teledentistry visits to include at-home fluoride varnish application to the underserved communities in Oregon.
  • And by providing this service with the addition of the fluoride application, we are helping kids, Expectant mothers, older adults, and patients with geographical barriers stay current with preventive dental care currently not available to them due to the pandemic," says Manu Chaudhry, MS, DDS, President & Dental Director, Capitol Dental Care.\nCapitol Dental Care is one of Oregon\'s largest dental care coordination organization with a network of more than 700 dentists across 18 counties.
  • Capitol Dental Care has been operating in Oregon since the inception of the Oregon Health Plan, and statewide, the company currently serves approximately 295,000 members.

Dental Products Report® Reveals This Year’s Most Recommended Over-the-Counter Oral Care Products

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Tuesday, December 8, 2020
Technology, Specialty, Medical devices, Teens, Cosmetics, Children, Home Goods, Retail, Dental, Other Consumer, Women, Health, MEN, Managed care, General Health, Family, Other Technology, Consumer, Medical Supplies, Online Retail, Hardware, Other Retail, Other Health, Consumer electronics, Dentistry, Health care, Health sciences, Dentist, Dental, Cosmetic dentistry, NHS dentistry

Product recommendations from dental professionals have the power to influence patients decisions about the products they use to care for their teeth and gums at home, said Noah Levine, editorial director of DPR.

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  • Product recommendations from dental professionals have the power to influence patients decisions about the products they use to care for their teeth and gums at home, said Noah Levine, editorial director of DPR.
  • This survey is a natural extension of what Dental Products Report does, and with oral health intertwined with overall health, these recommendations can help patients make reliable and effective choices about their dental care between appointments.
  • Dental Products Report (DPR) aims to provide dentists with comprehensive, accurate and unbiased information across the spectrum of specialties.
  • In consultation with forward-looking clinicians and manufacturers, DPR supports dentists as they apply new products and technologies to patient care.

Dentists Remain Available for Dental Emergencies During COVID-19

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Dentistry, Health, Dentist, Dental, NHS dentistry, University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine

"Severe pain, bleeding or swelling should be taken seriously at all times, even now when most dental offices are closed for routine care.

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  • "Severe pain, bleeding or swelling should be taken seriously at all times, even now when most dental offices are closed for routine care.
  • Minnesota's dentists remain available for patients during this public health crisis and have instituted additional measures and protocols to provide emergency care."
  • If you need emergency dental treatment, contact a dental office first they stand ready to help.
  • The Minnesota Dental Association is a part of the American Dental Association, the nation's largest dental association, representing 158,000 dentist members.

Georgia Dental Association Foundation Launches Statewide "Healthy Mouth, Healthy Me!" Campaign; Connecting Dental Health with Overall Health

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Friday, March 6, 2020
Health, Articles, Dentistry, Dental public health, Dentist, Outline of dentistry and oral health, NHS dentistry, Dental education throughout the world

ATLANTA, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Dental Association Foundation for Oral Health (GDAF) has launched "Healthy Mouth, Healthy Me!," a new effort to educate Georgians about the connection between dental health and overall health.

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  • ATLANTA, March 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Georgia Dental Association Foundation for Oral Health (GDAF) has launched "Healthy Mouth, Healthy Me!," a new effort to educate Georgians about the connection between dental health and overall health.
  • Regular visits allow dentists to monitor your dental health and can help prevent minor issues from becoming larger problems.
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    "The Georgia Dental Association (GDA) and its Foundation created the 'Healthy Mouth, Healthy Me!'
  • The Georgia Dental Association (GDA) is the state's leading professional association representing dentists in Georgia.

Delta Dental member companies contributed $79 million to community programs in 2018, enhancing 11 million Americans' oral and overall health

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, October 29, 2019
Health, Delta Dental, Dentistry, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Dental public health, NHS dentistry

Learn more about our 2018 community benefits activities below:

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  • Learn more about our 2018 community benefits activities below:
    Delta Dental member companies reached out to more than 4.4 million persons for oral health education programs in 2018.
  • One illustration of dental prevention comes from the Delta Dental Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and North Carolina.
  • Through the Delta Dental member companies' community outreach, nearly 1.6 million children and adults received treatments for dental diseases and cavities.
  • More than 366,000 people benefited from the Delta Dental companies' oral health scientific research support, dental sponsorships, dental workforce education, and non-health-related aid, including help with community hardships such as natural disasters.

Health and Social Care Committee launch inquiry into dental services

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Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Health, National Health Service, NHS dentistry, NHS Scotland, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Special needs dentistry, Private medicine in the United Kingdom

The state of dentistry in England is cause for public concern and the Committee is launching an inquiry into it.

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  • Previous governments have acknowledged that the focus of NHS dentistry has been too focused on treatment rather than prevention.
  • The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee is holding an inquiry into dentistry services.
  • The Committee invites written submissions regarding the following:
    What is the state of the relationship between the NHS and dentistry?
  • How satisfactory are the arrangements for the provision of dental services by the NHS?

Health and Social Care Committee launch inquiry into dental services

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Health, National Health Service, NHS dentistry, NHS Scotland, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Special needs dentistry, Private medicine in the United Kingdom

The state of dentistry in England is cause for public concern and the Committee is launching an inquiry into it.

Key Points: 
  • Previous governments have acknowledged that the focus of NHS dentistry has been too focused on treatment rather than prevention.
  • The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee is holding an inquiry into dentistry services.
  • The Committee invites written submissions regarding the following:
    What is the state of the relationship between the NHS and dentistry?
  • How satisfactory are the arrangements for the provision of dental services by the NHS?

Health and Social Care Committee launch inquiry into dental services

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
Health, National Health Service, NHS dentistry, NHS Scotland, Outline of dentistry and oral health, Special needs dentistry, Private medicine in the United Kingdom

The state of dentistry in England is cause for public concern and the Committee is launching an inquiry into it.

Key Points: 
  • Previous governments have acknowledged that the focus of NHS dentistry has been too focused on treatment rather than prevention.
  • The House of Commons Health and Social Care Committee is holding an inquiry into dentistry services.
  • The Committee invites written submissions regarding the following:
    What is the state of the relationship between the NHS and dentistry?
  • How satisfactory are the arrangements for the provision of dental services by the NHS?

Delta Dental Community Care Foundation Awards $400,000 to MCR Health to Expand Dental Care for Children in Manatee County

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 18, 2018
Health, Dentistry, Delta Dental, Dental insurance, Public health, Dental hygienist, NHS dentistry

The grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation will help meet the increasing oral health needs of children from the communities in which MCR operates.

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  • The grant from the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation will help meet the increasing oral health needs of children from the communities in which MCR operates.
  • "We're thrilled to collaborate with MCR Health and support its expansion in Manatee County," said Karen Robinson, executive director of the Delta Dental Community Care Foundation.
  • "The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is committed to improving oral health and wellness in underserved communities, and we're proud to partner with MCR Health to help expand dental care services, which will benefit the community for years to come."
  • The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Delta Dental Insurance Company and its affiliated companies including Delta Dental of California, Delta Dental of New York, Inc., and Delta Dental of Pennsylvania.

National survey: top reasons for American adults' unexpected trip to dentist

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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Health, Dentistry, Delta Dental, Dentist, Dental care in adolescent Australians, NHS dentistry

According to a recent national survey from Delta Dental, many adults do not seek out proactive dental care and confess to visiting the dentist less often than they should.

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  • According to a recent national survey from Delta Dental, many adults do not seek out proactive dental care and confess to visiting the dentist less often than they should.
  • The Delta Dental survey indicates that more than two in five (42 percent) Americans admit they typically visit a dentist less than once a year.
  • He shares the following basic pointers for helping to prevent the top reasons for American adults' unplanned dentist visit.
  • Year over year, Delta Dental companies invest more than $50 million to help improve oral health care in local communities across the country.