Dental public health

New Report Shows How Dental Disparities Impact Veterans’ Productivity and Well-Being

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The report finds that lack of access to dental care leads to significant losses in productivity time and money for veterans and their employers.

Key Points: 
  • The report finds that lack of access to dental care leads to significant losses in productivity time and money for veterans and their employers.
  • “When veterans are in dental pain or experience social anxiety from unmet dental needs, their workplaces can suffer from low productivity.
  • Veterans with urgent dental needs were approximately five times more likely to report poor functioning and work compared to veterans who needed routine dental care.
  • The report underscores the urgent need for more integrated health care solutions that prioritize cost-effective dental care for our nation’s veterans.

New Report: Rural Populations Have Worse Oral Health Care Access, Utilization, and Outcomes Compared to Urban Areas

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ®, a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, released a new report detailing the causes of worsening oral health access and outcomes for rural populations in comparison with their urban and suburban counterparts.

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  • CareQuest Institute for Oral Health ®, a leading national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system, released a new report detailing the causes of worsening oral health access and outcomes for rural populations in comparison with their urban and suburban counterparts.
  • Among the most significant challenges preventing people living in rural areas from receiving adequate oral health care are provider shortages, lack of insurance coverage, and transportation barriers.
  • “Oral health is more than just a health issue, it’s an equity issue impacting people of all backgrounds, economic statuses, and geographic locations.
  • Employers in rural areas are less likely to offer dental insurance than employers in more populated areas.

Kansas City University Opens College of Dental Medicine to Address Oral Health Crisis

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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"We know poor oral health leads to poor overall health," said Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of KCU.

Key Points: 
  • "We know poor oral health leads to poor overall health," said Marc B. Hahn, DO, president and CEO of KCU.
  • Integrating dental medicine coursework with KCU's College of Osteopathic Medicine will lead future dentists to recognize how oral health problems can impact a patient's overall health, as well as promote interprofessional education in both colleges.
  • "The KCU College of Dental Medicine will integrate dental and medical education so that our students will be treating the whole patient," Linda Niessen, DMD, MPH, MPP founding dean of the College of Dental Medicine.
  • "We envision that the KCU College of Dental Medicine will become a center of excellence in the region improving oral health and increasing access to needed oral health care."

On Valentine’s Day, AHF’s Food for Health Provides ‘Food for Love’

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Friday, February 10, 2023
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View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005787/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005787/en/
    WHAT: MEDIA AVAILABILITY - Valentine’s Day “Food for Love” Free Food Distribution.
  • Feb. 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. @ the Sinclair
    “Our Tuesday Food for Health food distribution next week will be a very special event.
  • (Link: Food for Health photos )
    According to statistics from the California Department of Public Health, 40% of low-income adults in California are unable to afford enough food.
  • The Global Advocacy team will also assist the Food for Health team with distribution on the day of the “Food for Love” Valentine event.

Dental Care Alliance Expands New Jersey Footprint with Addition of KidZdent

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Monday, February 6, 2023
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SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) proudly announce the affiliation of KidZdent, a nine doctor, single location orthodontic and pediatric practice located in Old Bridge, NJ.

Key Points: 
  • Dental Care Alliance (DCA) proudly announce the affiliation of KidZdent, a nine doctor, single location orthodontic and pediatric practice located in Old Bridge, NJ.
  • SARASOTA, Fla., Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dental Care Alliance (DCA) proudly announce the affiliation of KidZdent, a nine doctor, single location orthodontic and pediatric practice located in Old Bridge, NJ.
  • The Brunsden – Villa Pediatric Dental Care Center at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine was created to educate pediatric dentists to serve the needs of the children in New Jersey.
  • Dental Care Alliance's mission is to advance the practice of dentistry by partnering with and supporting dental professionals to create a lifetime of healthy smiles.

Dental Care Program in Minnesota Receives Telehealth Innovation Award for Triaging Pediatric Special Needs Populations with Teledentistry

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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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MouthWatch launched The Tellies in 2018 to help drive visibility for individuals and organizations positively impacting the communities they serve by successfully implementing teledentistry as part of their patient care model.

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  • MouthWatch launched The Tellies in 2018 to help drive visibility for individuals and organizations positively impacting the communities they serve by successfully implementing teledentistry as part of their patient care model.
  • Heather Luebben, ADT, and Natalie Olsen, DA, of Apple Tree Dental , accepted the 2022 Tellie in the Dental Organization category for the organization's incorporation of teledentistry in their eight Centers for Dental Health and dental care to children with special needs.
  • "Apple Tree Dental and its team of committed providers and staff have been at the forefront of innovation since their formation, with TeleDent now a part of their approach to expanding access to care.
  • Apple Tree Dental has made teledentistry an integral part of their dental services to underserved areas in North Dakota and Minnesota.

PepperPointe Partnerships Celebrates Expansion into Virginia Market

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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LEXINGTON, Ky., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PepperPointe Partnerships, a doctor-led and doctor-controlled dental service organization (DSO), announced today a new partnership with 11 orthodontic and pediatric dental practices, 15 doctor partners, and 24 office locations in Virginia. This marks the second Group Practice formed with the support of PepperPointe this year.

Key Points: 
  • PepperPointe serves 136 locations and more than 150 doctor owners throughout Kentucky, New York, and now Virginia.
  • Through this expansion, PepperPointe now serves a total of 136 office locations and more than 150 doctors throughout Kentucky, New York, and now the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • "This year consisted of a lot of firsts for PepperPointe, from making our inaugural debut on the Inc. 5000 to expanding into New York, and now Virginia," said Dr. Greg White, president and CEO of PepperPointe Partnerships.
  • Founded in 2017 and based in Lexington, Ky., PepperPointe Partnerships is the only doctor-owned, doctor-controlled dental service organization (DSO).

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Names Dr. Chelsea Fosse as Director of Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized authority in children's oral health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Chelsea Fosse as Director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center (POHRPC).

Key Points: 
  • CHICAGO, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD), the recognized authority in children's oral health, today announced the appointment of Dr. Chelsea Fosse as Director of the AAPD Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center (POHRPC).
  • "For nearly 12 years, AAPD's Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center has been the thought leader on children's oral health policy," said AAPD President Dr. Amr M. Moursi.
  • "The addition of Dr. Chelsea Fosse strengthens POHRPC in its effort to advance pediatric oral health care utilizing research and data to positively impact all children."
  • "I am honored to have the opportunity to be a steward of the Pediatric Oral Health Research and Policy Center's agenda of optimizing pediatric oral health," said Dr. Chelsea Fosse.

National Oral Health Groups Applaud U.S. Senator Sanders for Legislative Push to Improve Access to Oral Health Care for Veterans

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Thursday, June 9, 2022
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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for filing amendments to help expand access to dental care for veterans.

Key Points: 
  • Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) for filing amendments to help expand access to dental care for veterans.
  • Additionally, many veterans dont have access to or arent eligible for dental care through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
  • One of the many crises facing the dysfunctional health care system in the United States is that we do not recognize dental care as health care, said Sanders.
  • The report includes some heartbreaking firsthand accounts from veterans who are struggling to access oral health care.

Citrine Global CEO Issues Letter to Shareholders

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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Tel Aviv, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citrine Global Corp. (OTCQB: CTGL), a plant-based wellness and pharma solutions company, today issued a Letter to Shareholders from its CEO and Chairman, Ora Elharar-Soffer.

Key Points: 
  • Tel Aviv, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Citrine Global Corp. (OTCQB: CTGL), a plant-based wellness and pharma solutions company, today issued a Letter to Shareholders from its CEO and Chairman, Ora Elharar-Soffer.
  • We are glad to provide an overview of the main milestones achieved by the Company during the last two years since the group of Citrine Global principal shareholders acquired the company and furnished the necessary funding for implementing our new strategic direction.
  • Citrine Global's headquarters and senior management are based in Israel, where the company operates via its 100%-owned-subsidiary CTGL Citrine Global Israel Ltd. and 60%-owned Cannovation Center Israel Ltd.
  • The Company is supported by a professional, experienced group of primary shareholders that include Citrine S A L Investment & Technologies.