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New law requires dental visits for kindergartners (North County Times)


New law requires dental visits for kindergartners (North County Times)
NORTH COUNTY -- Health officials said Tuesday that they have seen a surge in dental appointments for young children because of a state law that requires parents of kindergartners to submit proof by the end of May that each child has had a dental exam. View A Video

Head Start program offers free dental care for (The Post-Standard)
Every child needs dental care, just like each needs hugs and nutritious food. But not every family can afford trips to the dentist. Miles of Smiles is a traveling dental office, complete with chairs and leased equipment. Their visits help some children, their parents and caregivers.

Top 10 Things To Know About Your Dental Hygienist (Medical News Today)
These days, a visit with your dental hygienist may result in more benefits than just cleaner teeth and healthier gums -- you might even decide to stop smoking, improve your nutrition or check to see if you might be at risk for diabetes. [click link for full article]

Dental Coalition Responds To ADA News Articles (Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.----The Trust for Equal Access Medicine, also known as TEAM 1500, today posted a detailed response to two recent articles published by the American Dental Association.

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