Dental groups urge Congress to protect federal oral health funding
US dental organizations are pushing back on proposed federal cuts to oral health programs; affects practice advocacy priorities.
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Childhood deprivation reduces dental attendance even when NHS care is free
Understand why early life socioeconomic factors predict dental attendance patterns into adulthood, beyond cost.
UK hospitals extract 33,976 children's teeth from decay in 2025
UK caries hospitalization rates surge 11% in 2025; deprived communities hit hardest. Benchmark your prevention protocols.
Recent studies confirm fluoride safety and efficacy
Recent research confirms fluoride safety; use these findings to address patient concerns about IQ and fluoride exposure.
Louisiana Senate advances water fluoridation removal bill
Dentists in Louisiana should monitor House action on fluoridation policy affecting public health messaging and preventive strategies.
Swedish snus clearly linked to gum recession, study finds
Gum recession from snus is established; white snus effects remain unstudied. Counsel patients accordingly.
AI applications in oral health surveillance: critical review
Review of AI's role in oral health surveillance: public health dentists should understand algorithmic capabilities and limitations.
Water systems reduce fluoride levels amid supply chain disruptions
Water fluoridation levels reduced in multiple US states due to geopolitical supply disruptions; European systems should monitor regional suppliers.
Tooth decay costs highest for deprived groups, six-country study finds
The cost modelling supports a prevention-first approach targeting deprived patients, with potential savings of up to £14,000 per person in the UK.
CED joins Coalition for Vaccination call to raise coverage and counter HPV misinformation
HPV vaccination reduces oropharyngeal cancer risk, making this CED position directly relevant to dental professionals advising patients.
CED calls for EU-wide sugar tax and ad ban at European Parliament event
CED is pushing EU institutions for a sugar tax and advertising restrictions: dental associations in five countries presented supporting advocacy models.