Dental contract reform 'a failure' (Channel 4) More than a
Dental contract reform 'a failure' (Channel 4)
More than a quarter of a million fewer people are accessing an NHS dentist than before the Government's reforms, figures suggest. Data from the Information Centre for health and social care showed that 27.88 million patients saw an NHS dentist in the 24 months leading up to June 30 2007.
Preventing Periodontal Diseases Can Positively Impact Health Care Expenses, Study Suggests (Medical News Today)
A new study in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) found that prevention of periodontal diseases may lead to savings on not only dental costs, but also medical care costs. Periodontal, or gum diseases have been linked to systemic health conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory problems. [click link for full article]
Dental Care Expands at Crusader Clinic (WTVO/WQRF Rockford)
Rockford, IL- Thanks to a grant from the Illnois Children's Healthcare Foundation, Crusader Clinic will expand dental care at its Broadway facility. Nearly 186 thousand dollars will go towards hiring a dentist and dental staff.
Congress passes Feingold-Collins effort to increase dental care funding, help schools purchase defibrillators (Dunn County News)
WASHINGTON D.C. U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Russ Feingold (D-WI) hailed Congressional passage of increased funding for dental care for people living in underserved areas.
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