Recent Research Points to a Two-Way Relationship Between Mental and Oral Health

…untreated, oral health issues — cavities, gum disease, bad breath, mouth pain and tooth loss, for example — can cause feelings of anxiety, embarrassment, shame and low self-esteem.” According to…

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Gum Disease Impacts More than Just Oral Health

…the two. However, gum disease and tooth loss are known to boost stroke risk. And researchers at Harvard Health Publications suggest that inflammation in your body caused by gum disease…

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HHS issues final recommendation for community water fluoridation

…per liter) issued in 1962.  More than 70 percent of community water systems fluoridate water, but the goal is more than 80 percent by 2020 as part of the ADA’s…

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Terminology Talk – July 2024

This content is an exclusive benefit for NADP members. If you’re a member of NADP, login, and you’ll get immediate access. If you are not yet a member of NADP,…

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Research Report – March 2021

…please visit the NADP Surveys Page. The Surveys Page lists each 2021 survey NADP will conduct this year and includes a brief description of the survey, the due date, and,…

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Research Reminders

Following are deadlines for data submissions for upcoming surveys. Find more information and the survey instruments on NADP Surveys page of NADP.org. April 30 – NADP Benefit Utilization Trend Survey…

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NADP Supports DSOs in Comments in MD, TX

The Government Relations Workgroup (GRW) this month has approved NADP to submit comments in Maryland and Texas to support bills that ensure dentists’ ability to contract with Dental Support Organizations…

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NADP Press Release: Dental Benefit Choice Critical to Meet Care Needs

MonthlyByte     May 2015   NADP Press Release: Dental Benefit Choice Critical to Meet Care Needs NADP issued a press statement this month to release an infographic developed by…

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Cole

…for member use, that is available today on the NADP website. In his eight-years as an NADP member, Mike has also developed numerous CONVERGE sessions offering both plan and DSO…

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Dental in Medicare Update

…are active or have interest in this issue. Please share insight from any conversations you may be having on this topic with federal policymakers with the NADP GR team (advocacy@nadp.org). …

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