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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US dental organizations are pushing back on proposed federal cuts to oral health programs; affects practice advocacy priorities.
Understand why early life socioeconomic factors predict dental attendance patterns into adulthood, beyond cost.
UK caries hospitalization rates surge 11% in 2025; deprived communities hit hardest. Benchmark your prevention protocols.
Recent research confirms fluoride safety; use these findings to address patient concerns about IQ and fluoride exposure.
Dentists in Louisiana should monitor House action on fluoridation policy affecting public health messaging and preventive strategies.
Gum recession from snus is established; white snus effects remain unstudied. Counsel patients accordingly.
Review of AI's role in oral health surveillance: public health dentists should understand algorithmic capabilities and limitations.
Water fluoridation levels reduced in multiple US states due to geopolitical supply disruptions; European systems should monitor regional suppliers.
The cost modelling supports a prevention-first approach targeting deprived patients, with potential savings of up to £14,000 per person in the UK.
HPV vaccination reduces oropharyngeal cancer risk, making this CED position directly relevant to dental professionals advising patients.
CED is pushing EU institutions for a sugar tax and advertising restrictions: dental associations in five countries presented supporting advocacy models.