Oral & Overall Health – PARKINSON’S DISEASE

Parkinson’s Disease Gut microbial production of imidazole propionate drives Parkinson’s pathologies These findings identify microbial imidazole propionate (ImP), produced via the enzyme urocanate reductase (UrdA), as a direct pathological mediator…

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Oral & Overall Health – THYROID

…as its biomarkers, thereby enabling early intervention and personalized patient care. International Dental Journal 2025   The effects of thyroid function on periodontal status: a systematic review and meta-analysis Thyroid…

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CMS Releases Update on Oral Health Initiative

…California’s Dental Transformation Initiative, a Medicaid 1115 waiver that oversees payment and care reforms. New Hampshire’s expanded care settings for Medicaid pediatric dental including Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinics. Overall,…

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Sleep Awareness Month: Dentists Can Play a Key Role in Detecting Sleep Apnea

…apnea, a serious sleep and breathing condition. During Sleep Awareness Month in March, United Concordia Dental is spotlighting the role of dentists in detecting sleep apnea in patients. Research shows…

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Good Gum Health May Offer Protection Against Glaucoma

…Vision Month in May, research pointing to a link between gum disease and an increased risk of glaucoma supports that oral health is connected to overall health. Some studies have…

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Highly Rated CONVERGE 2023 Achieves Milestones in Attendance

…conference is the premier industry event for the dental benefits market. With in-person attendance of 650, CONVERGE hosted many standing-room-only sessions, numerous networking opportunities, a dynamic Discovery Zone exhibit hall…

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Oral & Overall Health – OSTEOPOROSIS

Osteoporosis From teeth to bone: dental caries has causal effects on osteoporosis and osteoporotic fracture Dental caries causally increases the risk of osteoporosis (OP) and postmenopausal OP with pathological fracture,…

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Oral & Overall Health – PSORIASIS

…dysbiosis. International Dental Journal 2024   Psoriasis Patients Suffer From Worse Periodontal Status-A Meta-Analysis The aim of this meta-analysis was to quantitatively evaluate whether the periodontal status of psoriasis patients…

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Vaping as a Quit-smoking Alternative — Consider the Risks

…that vaping has been linked to some of the same oral health risks as smoking,” said Katie Deffke, DDS, dental director, United Concordia Dental. “These include throat irritation, gum issues…

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Upcoming Industry Survey Deadlines

…take note of the following industry survey deadlines: Benefit Utilization – March 31 Premium – April 30 Enrollment – May 31 Please contact Jerry Berggren with any questions or concerns….

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