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Patient Care Fact Sheets

WebHome. Patient Care Fact Sheets. AGD understands that you are always striving to educate your patients on a variety of oral health topics and good oral hygiene. To assist you, we …

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Whole-Body Dentistry: How Nutrition Affects Oral Health

WebWhen digestive health is compromised, the imbalance in the gut microbiome leads to whole-body inflammation, which can manifest as oral health problems. In many …

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Oral Health Literacy

WebOral health literacy is the foundation of a lifetime of wellness and must be integrated into all educational and wellness programs. Oral health literacy is a shared responsibility across …

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The effects of oral health on systemic health

Web30 GENERAL DENTISTRY November/December 2017 The effects of oral health on systemic health Shawn F. Kane, MD, FAAFP, FACSM The oral cavity is the intersection …

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Health Care Reform

WebHealth care reform continues to be in the forefront of policy discussions at the state and federal levels. In 2019, the U.S. health sector costs are projected to amount to $3.8 …

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Nutrition for oral health and oral manifestations of poor

Web36 GENERAL DENTISTRY November/December 2017 Nutrition for oral health and oral manifestations of poor nutrition and unhealthy habits Matthew Pflipsen, MD ¢ Yevgeniy …

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Oral Healthcare on the Go: A Look at Mobile Dentistry

WebFees for dental services on Martin’s van can be up to 75% less than in traditional brick-and-mortar practices. Weathers’ mobile dental program also works with …

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Build a Perio Program to Boost Your Production

WebBuild a Perio Program to Boost Your Production. by AGD Impact. Dec 14, 2018. By Roger P. Levin, DDS. One of the simplest ways to increase production is to …

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What every dentist should know about statins

Web66 GENERAL DENTISTRY September/October 2017 What every dentist should know about statins Lara M. Seidman ¢ Mary Beth Aichelmann-Reidy, DDS ¢ Nasir Bashirelahi, PhD …

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The Effects of Passive Cigarette Smoke and Oral Health

WebThis makes the non-smoker just as susceptible to be diagnosed with many of the symptoms, illnesses and health disparities as smokers — stroke, lung cancer, …

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BARRIERS AND SOLUTIONS TO ACCESSING CARE

Web1 Barriers and Solutions to Accessing Care INTRODUCTION In 2000, the Office of the Surgeon General (OSG) identified the condition of oral health in the United States as an …

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AGD Foundation Grant Program

WebOur Programs. AGD Foundation Grant Program. The AGD Foundation Grant Program fulfills the Foundation’s mission by offering financial support for programs that promote oral and …

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Closing the McCarran-Ferguson Loophole

WebFor decades, organized dentistry has been urging lawmakers to close a loophole in the McCarran-Ferguson Act that exempts insurance companies from federal …

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Moving Electronic Health Records to the Cloud

WebSince 2016, organizations across industries have been transitioning their data to the cloud, and hospital systems and medical practices are beginning to follow …

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Use Critical Thinking to Enhance Personal Wellness

WebTo think critically, we must do three things: identify assumptions, apply reasoning and generate multiple perspectives. Critical thinkers set aside preconceived …

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Working Smarter, Not Harder: How Dental Informatics Is

WebWorking Smarter, Not Harder: How Dental Informatics Is Using Data to Modernize the Profession. This is a Self-Instruction article worth one CE credit. An …

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HHS Posts List of National Health Professional Shortage Areas

WebAs of December 2, 2023, HRSA reports that there are 57 million people living in 6,802 dental health HPSAs. Furthermore, HRSA finds that 9,619 more dental …

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President Biden Releases FY 2025 Budget Proposal

Webby AGD Washington Advocacy Representative. Mar 26, 2024. On March 11, 2024, the Biden Administration released its FY 2025 Budget Proposal. The Budget …

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Goodbye, Paper. Hello, EHR.

WebHello, EHR. Goodbye, Paper. Hello, EHR. by Roger P. Levin, DDS. Mar 9, 2020. Making the transition to electronic record-keeping. Moving from paper-based to …

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Pandemic COVID-19 Clinical Care During the COVID-19 …

WebCoronavirus Disease 2019 Framework for Healthcare Systems Providing Non-COVID-19 Clinical Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic Purpose To provide healthcare systems …

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Demand for Dentists: Forecasting the Future of the Profession

Web127,000 full-time dentists will be needed if 67% of the population seeks dental care. ADA estimates 168,000 full-time dentists in 2040, indicating a dental surplus …

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