The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Foundation (AAPD) announced the launch of its innovative program called the Access to Care Grant Program through which different organizations can offer their oral healthcare services to improve the health status of the children. This program offers AAPD’s reference manual of pediatric dentistry that outlines oral health policies and […]
The American Dental Association Foundation announced its new initiative on October 17-19 2024 to address the oral health needs of the patients. This program invites dentists to provide their long-term dental care services to the veterans. It also supports funding and access to services by collecting required data. The resources will be provided to the
The Public Health Foundation of India has launched Project CORE, an initiative to address oral health issues in collaboration with Jamia Millia Islamia University. The noticeable factor is that its key partners are oral health experts like Jan Swasthya Sewa Sansthan, Queen Mary University of London, and University College London. The initiative aims to advance oral
India’s famous oral care brand has launched its latest campaign, ‘#TheDailyGrind,’ under the Colgate Strong Teeth brand. The campaign highlights the increased snacking frequency across India and the resulting teeth weakening, impacting oral health. According to a recent study, about 44% of Indians eat or drink something at any given hour of the day. The
For 20 years, Oral BioTech has been renowned for its CariFree cavity prevention products, and it has recently expanded its new product line. The company recently announced the launch of two products, including a mouth rinse and a toothpaste specifically formulated for children. CariFree Naturals mouth rinse is a fluoride-free product containing magnolia bark extract and
The Public Health Foundation of India recently announced the launch of a new initiative for community-focused oral health research ensuring equity and named the efforts Project CORE. The key partners in this project are Jamia Millia Islamia University, University College London, Jan Swasthya Sewa Sansthan, Queen Mary University of London, and oral health experts. This
The Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) is a comprehensive healthcare initiative expected to be fully expanded by 2025, with the goal of providing extensive dental coverage for millions of uninsured Canadians. This initiative prioritizes affordability and accessibility, aiming to ensure that essential dental services such as cleanings, fillings, and dentures are available to all. The
Monica Hendrickson, the dedicated Public Health Administrator, emphasized that their healthcare facility is fully equipped to serve a diverse range of clients, including adults and older people. She also expressed concerns about the long-term viability of the clinic under the current operational model. During our conversation, she also discussed the challenges they were encountering, particularly in the recruitment of staff. She emphasized the difficulty in finding and hiring dentists and dental assistants, who are integral members of the team.
Richland Public Health’s new program, Smile Big Richland, is set to increase dental health awareness among children in the community. The program aims to provide free dental health supplies to children to ensure that good oral hygiene starts early. Smile Big Richland plans to provide dental health backpacks to 0-18-year-old children with the support of
In collaboration with Aarhus University, researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory unveiled an innovative device called MouthIO. This cutting-edge intra-oral device is designed with advanced sensors that continuously monitor and assess patients’ dental conditions, providing invaluable data and feedback to researchers. It operates through hands-free control and health
