A surge in dental and medical access is transforming Orcas Island as the Health Care District funds new clinics and community health initiatives.
Dr Cherae M Farmer Dixon is reshaping dental education and access by confronting oral health disparities and urging families to make prevention a daily habit from childhood.
Nearly 6,000 patients received essential dental treatment during Smile Generation Serve Day as PDS Health and partners donated over $22 million in care and tens of thousands of volunteer hours.
A sports arena turned into a working dental clinic for a day, as TeamSmile and Colgate offered free exams, cleanings, and urgent dental work to children-many visiting a dentist for the first time. The event mixed music, games, and education with real treatment.
Despite government efforts, untreated dental disease continues to afflict millions in the Philippines as prevention remains out of reach for many. The latest national survey exposes the scale of the crisis and the urgent need for action.
Covered California will raise dental plan rates by 6.2 percent in 2027, citing rising care costs and increased service use while keeping enrolment stable and expanding plan options.
The death of Emeritus Professor John Broughton marks a turning point for Māori health and arts, as his decades of leadership at the University of Otago leave an indelible mark on dental education and indigenous advancement.
A $40,000 United Way grant will overhaul ACORN Clinic's dental equipment, aiming to close the care gap for thousands of financially vulnerable adults and families in North Central Florida.
