Nearly 1.7 million U.S. residents lack access to a dental clinic within 30 minutes, with rural areas facing a 3,850:1 dentist-to-patient ratio, highlighting severe geographic disparities.
Denture use was associated with better baseline cognitive function and a slower annual decline in cognitive function among older adults with partial tooth loss, suggesting prosthodontic rehabilitation may help preserve cognitive health.
A coalition of some 40 organizations representing dentists and physicians, including the ADA, urged the Senate to pass the Resident Education Deferred Interest Act.
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A recent study found that pregnant women with high anxiety and depression symptoms exhibited a richer oral microbiome, suggesting potential ways to improve maternal psychological well-being.