Dental Plan Comparison

Vermillion Bank To Match Funds Raised For USD s Dental Equipment

Sun, 04 Jan 2009 20:20:04 +0000

Vermillion Bank To Match Funds Raised For USD s Dental Equipment Needs (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
VERMILLION Thanks to a generous donation from First Bank & Trust in Vermillion, through the Fishback Financial Corporation Community Fund, students in the Dental Hygiene Department at The University of South Dakota are smiling at the prospect of using state-of-the-art equipment as the program nears the completion of its remodeling phase.

Recession ups health care costs in Rochester (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Rising health care costs are hurting hospitals, employers, insurance companies and patients.

Dental care for your child (Exeter News-Letter)
As a mother and practicing dentist, I am frequently asked for advice from friends regarding their children's teeth and dental health. While usually a quick, simple answer would suffice, I welcome these questions as an opportunity to educate parents about...

Healthy Smiles provides free dental care (The Paris News) The

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 20:16:12 +0000

Healthy Smiles provides free dental care (The Paris News)
The goal of the Healthy Smiles dental project is to provide free dental screenings and free sealants on the six-year-old molars of all Lamar County Second Graders, approximately 700 children.

Health care leaders converge, diverge on solutions for reform of system (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Charleston-area health care and civic leaders met this week to offer a local and multifaceted perspective on health care reform.

Del. to Start Study of Sussex Dental Services (WBOC Salisbury)

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 20:15:06 +0000

Del. to Start Study of Sussex Dental Services (WBOC Salisbury)
GEORGETOWN , Del. (AP)- Health officials are looking for options to provide dental training and low-cost or free dental services in Sussex County.

Dental health still aching (Park Hills Daily Journal)
A dentist staffs the St. Francois County Children s Dental Clinic four days a month, offering restorative care to children covered by Medicaid.

Community health center receives dental grant (Columbia Basin Herald) MOSES

Mon, 29 Dec 2008 20:15:09 +0000

Community health center receives dental grant (Columbia Basin Herald)
MOSES LAKE Moses Lake Community Health Center received $171,000 from the Washington Dental Service Foundation for expanding dental care access. The grant funds equipment for four new exam rooms at the center, said Marketing and Development Director, Julie Weisenburg.

Health care ideas shared; People meet (The Ann Arbor News)
A group of Ann Arbor residents met Sunday to collect their views and ideas on national health care for President-elect Barack Obama. About 50 people agreed that affordable and comprehensive health care should be provided to everyone, and that people...

Vermillion Bank To Match Funds Raised For USD s Dental Equipment Needs (Yankton Press & Dakotan)
VERMILLION Thanks to a generous donation from First Bank & Trust in Vermillion, through the Fishback Financial Corporation Community Fund, students in the Dental Hygiene Department at The University of South Dakota are smiling at the prospect of using state-of-the-art equipment as the program nears the completion of its remodeling phase.

Summit County clinic expands eligibility for dental care (Summit Daily News)
Income level served increases

Woman can't afford dental care (El Paso Times) Senior No.

Sat, 27 Dec 2008 20:15:08 +0000

Woman can't afford dental care (El Paso Times)
Senior No. 141 -- This 61-year-old woman has a degree in linguistics and taught in Mexico. On her fixed income, however, she cannot afford dental work which is not covered by Medicare.

Kids offered free dental work (The Desert Sun)
More than 60 children living at Martha's Village & Kitchen received free dental care last week, thanks to the Smile Factory Foundation.

Grants get uninsured kids dental care (Pike County Courier)
Honesdale The Together for Health Dental Center at Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers recently received two grants totaling $28,000 from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Local Dentist Office Gives Free Care (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)
CLARK COUNTY,Ohio -- Some people in Clark County are sporting huge smiles this Christmas Eve. Comfort Dental in Springfield offered free care to anyone who walks through its door Wednesday morning.

Local Dentist Office Gives Free Care (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton) CLARK

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 20:15:07 +0000

Local Dentist Office Gives Free Care (WHIO-TV 7 Dayton)
CLARK COUNTY,Ohio -- Some people in Clark County are sporting huge smiles this Christmas Eve. Comfort Dental in Springfield offered free care to anyone who walks through its door Wednesday morning.

Kids offered free dental work (The Desert Sun)
More than 60 children living at Martha's Village & Kitchen received free dental care last week, thanks to the Smile Factory Foundation.

Christmas Eve freebie: Dental office to provide free care (Springfield

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 20:15:08 +0000

Christmas Eve freebie: Dental office to provide free care (Springfield News-Sun)
At first glance it would appear Comfort Dental is a corporate Scrooge - expecting its employees to work on Christmas Eve.

Tooth Taxi will provide dental care for needy students (Albany Democrat-Herald)
The Tooth Taxi is on its way. For one week beginning Jan. 12, some Albany students will be able to receive free dental care when the 38-foot, fully equipped recreational vehicle makes a week-long stop at Sunrise School, 730 19th Ave. S.E.

United Way profile: Clinic will combine medical, dental care for the needy (The Appleton Post-Crescent)
When the Fox Cities Community Health Centers new dental clinic, FCCHC Smiles, opens Jan. 5, uninsured and underinsured patients will receive primary care and oral health care under one roof.

Dental care put off over costs (El Paso Times)
Senior No. 126 -- This 71-year-old man says his favorite day is Mother's Day because his mother is the reason he is here.

Noll Medical Pavilion gets $165,000 grant for dental clinic (The

Sun, 21 Dec 2008 20:15:09 +0000

Noll Medical Pavilion gets $165,000 grant for dental clinic (The State Journal-Register)
The Noll Medical Pavilion has been awarded a $165,000 grant to complete development of a dental clinic for disabled children and a program to expand dental care for those children statewide.

Grants get uninsured kids dental care (Pike County Courier)
Honesdale The Together for Health Dental Center at Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers recently received two grants totaling $28,000 from The Blue Ribbon Foundation of Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Free Dental Care Offered Today (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks) (Springfield,

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 20:15:09 +0000

Free Dental Care Offered Today (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks)
(Springfield, MO) -- Dental care is a luxury for many people, especially in a bad economy. That's why the Jordan Valley Dental Clinic is offering free appointments today.

Garden State Dental Chooses Planet DDS Dental Software (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Through the use of state-of-the-art dental software, the well-known East Coast dental group has increased its capability to focus its efforts on patient care.

Garden State Dental Chooses Planet DDS Dental Software (PRWeb)
Through the use of state-of-the-art dental software , the well-known East Coast dental group has increased its capability to focus its efforts on patient care. (PRWeb Dec 19, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/12/prweb1772674.htm

Health Department announces dental program (The Bismarck Tribune) State officials

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 20:11:05 +0000

Health Department announces dental program (The Bismarck Tribune)
State officials say a new partnership seeks to provide dental care to children from low-income families in North Dakota.

Oral health of adults in the public dental sector (Australian Policy Online)
This report presents findings from adult patients receiving public dental care. Patients eligible for public dental care are primarily holders of government entitlement cards such as aged pensioners and the unemployed.

Toronto Dental Care Clinic Website Now Online (PR.com)
Toronto Dental Care Clinic website has been developed to provide Toronto residents access to the clinic's information. Toronto, Canada, December 14, 2008 --( PR.com )-- Toronto Dental Care Clinic website has been developed to provide Toronto residents access to the dental clinic's information.

Dental Clinic Brings Care to Adults in Need (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks)
(Springfield, MO) -- We recently highlighted the increasing need for affordable dental care on KOLR10 News This Morning and Ozarks Fox in the Morning when we took you inside the Ronald McDonald House Tooth Truck.

Dental Leader Opens First Office In Battle Creek, Michigan (PRWeb

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 20:10:06 +0000

Dental Leader Opens First Office In Battle Creek, Michigan (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Aspen Dental's Newest Michigan Office Helps Patients Find Their Smile with Affordable, Full-Service Denture and Dental Care

Dental Leader Opens First Office In Onalaska, Wisconsin (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Aspen Dental's Newest Wisconsin Office Helps Patients Find Their Smile with Affordable, Full-Service Denture and Dental Care

First home-grown crop of dental therapists graduates (KTUU Anchorage) The

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 20:10:04 +0000

First home-grown crop of dental therapists graduates (KTUU Anchorage)
The profession of dentistry reached a milestone in Anchorage Friday: Four students graduated from a unique program, allowing them to practice as dental health aide therapists.

Community Brief: Visit Santa at the Christiana Dental Spa (The Newark Post)
Christiana Dental Spa and Christiana Family Dental Care invite children to visit with Santa for pictures and other fun activities on Dec. 13 from noon to 2 p.m. There will be free prizes for kids 13 and younger, light refreshments, arts and crafts, a drawing contest and free helium balloons while supplies last.

Shenandoah Life adds new feature for group dental insurance (Insurance

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:10:06 +0000

Shenandoah Life adds new feature for group dental insurance (Insurance Business Review)
US-based Shenandoah Life Insurance Company has added a new feature, Accumulated Rollover Benefit, to its group dental insurance product.

British Dental Association's Arguments Win Unfair Termination Contract Case (Medical News Today)
A Court of Appeal judgement has today rejected the Government's attempts to interpret a clause in a Personal Dental Services (PDS) contract, accepting arguments put forward by the British Dental Association's legal representation.

Job Universe: Dental Hygienist (US News & World Report)
Employment of dental hygienists is expected to grow 30 percent through 2016.

Forum explores possible loss of dental benefits for needy (Seattle Times)
A coalition of dentists, dental hygienists and community advocates are hosting a public forum at Town Hall today to oppose the potential elimination of dental coverage for adults enrolled in Medicaid.

Cash call to slash dental waits (Leader Community Newspapers) INTERMINABLE

Tue, 09 Dec 2008 20:10:04 +0000

Cash call to slash dental waits (Leader Community Newspapers)
INTERMINABLE waiting times for dental care could be a thing of the past for Melton residents if a new health care proposal is successful.

The Foundation funds emergency dental program (The Williamsport Sun-Gazette)
The parents of a 2-year-old boy take him to the Community Dental Center because his teeth hurt and his check is swollen. His parents see "some holes" and they are concerned because his front teeth are breaking off. The toddler needs extensive pediatric dental care to restore his dental health, but neither of his parents has dental insurance through their jobs.

Winnebago County budgeted to spend more than $500,000 on inmate

Sun, 07 Dec 2008 20:10:03 +0000

Winnebago County budgeted to spend more than $500,000 on inmate health care next year (The Oshkosh Northwestern)
Winnebago County has budgeted more than $500,000 next year to provide health and dental care at its jail, costs that are increasing as more inmates come to the facility with serious health and mental health issues.

Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist Emphasizes Dental Health Even in a Downturn (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)
Amid the economic downturn, limitations on medical financing and an increase in stress-related dental problems mean that for many patients, smile-correction procedures seem out of the question. Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Dr. Alex Farnoosh explains how stress damages teeth and why financing flexibility is becoming the top factor in patients' choice of surgeon.

Donations still needed for military care packages (Kane County Chronicle)
ST. CHARLES As the co-chair of Fox Valley Troop Support Inc., Sarah Giachino has been concerned that the economy would affect this year s community care package program.