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‘Physicians of the mouth'? Dentists absorb the medical billing drill
On a recent Friday morning, more than 30 dentists and dental staffers gathered in a conference room to learn an arcane new skill: how to bill medical insurers.
1 day ago - News Medical
Exorbitant Dental Bill? Medical Insurance May Cover Some of It
Medical insurance generally pays more than dental insurance, so your dentist may be able to bill for services extending beyond tooth care.
5 days ago - NY Times
Cancer survivor has welcomed his 'miracle' baby
Simon Thompson, 32, from Kent, was rushed to hospital when a 'dental abscess' failed to improve despite antibiotics. He was later diagnosed with advanced Non Hodgkin's lymphoma.
5 days ago - Daily Mail
5 Surprising Superfoods That Are Good For Your Dental Health
We eat food not only to satisfy our starving stomach and our craving tastebud but also to give our body the best nourishment it deserves. The food we eat does not only greatly...
6 days ago - HealthWorks Collective
Well-Child Visits for Infants and Young Children
The well-child visit allows for comprehensive assessment of a child and the opportunity for further evaluation if abnormalities are detected. A complete history during the...
10 days ago - Topix
Nutritional status, dental caries and tooth eruption in children: a longitudinal study in Cambodia, Indonesia and Lao PDR
Untreated dental caries is reported to affect children's nutritional status and growth, yet evidence on this relationship is conflicting. The aim of this study was to assess...
10 days ago - BMC
Losing your teeth by middle age is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease
Losing your teeth by middle age is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology...
12 days ago - Natural News - 2 articles
Parent-teacher conferences just aren't what they used to be
If your child's teacher complains about flossing, she's probably not talking dental hygiene.
12 days ago - NBC News
Dental Abscess in Pediatric Patients: A Marker of Neglect
Objectives Neglect is defined as the persistent failure to meet a child or young person's basic physical or psychological needs. Dental caries is explicitly mentioned in...
12 days ago - Pediatric Emergency Care
Stem Cells Extracted from Baby Teeth Can Help Regrow Dental Tissues
Dental stem cells extracted from baby teeth can help regeneration of dental tissues known as pulp, reveals a new study.
13 days ago - Medindia Health - 2 articles
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