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…
…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, suggesting the…
…A review for pediatric dentists This article reviews the current understanding of the oral and dental aspects of chronic renal disease (CRD). The Saudi Dental Journal 2015 Back to top…
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…
…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…