…health. The NADP Communications WorkGroup delivers periodic updates to the Oral & Overall Health page in the About Dental Plans and Care section of NADP.org. Check here frequently for updates….
MonthlyByte Feb. 2020 NADP Partners with Kidney and Transplant Organizations on Independent Purchase In partnership with kidney and transplant advocates, NADP sent a joint letter to the…
…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,…
…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…
…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…
…overall health,” said Ed Shellard, DMD, president and CEO, United Concordia Dental. “With more families facing food insecurity, many are turning to food banks for help. Our annual contribution supports…
…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…
…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, suggesting the existence of…
…only with a direct causal link to dental caries. However, pulp diseases, periapical tissues, and diseases of the gum and periodontal tissues have no direct causal relationship. Health Science Reports…
Psoriasis Risk of atopic dermatitis in periodontitis patients with and without dental scaling: A retrospective cohort study Our study revealed a significant association between periodontitis and increased risk of atopic…