California bill calls for “rigorous study” of expanded dental procedures » ada.org

Legislation approved by the state senate Jan. 26 would create a dentist-led Statewide Office of Oral Health within the state Department of Public Health charged with addressing the “significant human and financial costs” of unmet dental needs. As amended Jan. 25 and forwarded to the state assembly, SB 694 says the new statewide office “may [...] ... » ada.org

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California bill calls for “rigorous study” of expanded dental procedures

Legislation approved by the state senate Jan. 26 would create a dentist-led Statewide Office of Oral Health within the state Department of Public Health charged with addressing the “significant human and financial costs” of unmet dental needs. As amended Jan. 25 and forwarded to the state assembly, SB 694 says the new statewide office “may [...]

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Amalgam ban “not feasible’ in short term » dentistry.co.uk

nternational professors and the chief dental officer have agreed it would not be feasible for the use of dental amalgam to be banned in the short term but phasing down was the right approach. Speaking to a meeting of MPs and senior stakeholders from the industry at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry, CDO Barry [...] ... » dentistry.co.uk

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Amalgam ban “not feasible’ in short term

nternational professors and the chief dental officer have agreed it would not be feasible for the use of dental amalgam to be banned in the short term but phasing down was the right approach. Speaking to a meeting of MPs and senior stakeholders from the industry at the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Dentistry, CDO Barry [...]

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Report cites quality improvement efforts, opportunities » ada.org

Quality improvement efforts in organized dentistry and throughout the health care system offer opportunities to increase access to care and “improve and maintain the oral health of the U.S. population,” says a report funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and DentaQuest Institute and intended to advance the national health policy dialogue. Although quality improvement in [...] ... » ada.org

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Report cites quality improvement efforts, opportunities

Quality improvement efforts in organized dentistry and throughout the health care system offer opportunities to increase access to care and “improve and maintain the oral health of the U.S. population,” says a report funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and DentaQuest Institute and intended to advance the national health policy dialogue. Although quality improvement in [...]

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BDA’s John Milne re-elected by dentists 27th Jan 2012 » dentistry.co.uk

John Milne re-elected as Chair of General Dental Practice Committee Dr John Milne has been re-elected as Chair of the British Dental Association (BDA) General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC). Members of GDPC today (27 January 2012) voted to renew the mandate to lead the UK’s general dental practitioners, first won by Dr Milne in 2009. [...] ... » dentistry.co.uk

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BDA’s John Milne re-elected by dentists 27th Jan 2012

John Milne re-elected as Chair of General Dental Practice Committee Dr John Milne has been re-elected as Chair of the British Dental Association (BDA) General Dental Practice Committee (GDPC). Members of GDPC today (27 January 2012) voted to renew the mandate to lead the UK’s general dental practitioners, first won by Dr Milne in 2009. [...]

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World Cancer Day » who.int

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for 7.6 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2008. Each year on 4 February, WHO supports International Union Against Cancer to promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer. Preventing cancer and raising quality of life for cancer patients are recurring themes. ... » who.int

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World Cancer Day

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and accounted for 7.6 million deaths (around 13% of all deaths) in 2008. Each year on 4 February, WHO supports International Union Against Cancer to promote ways to ease the global burden of cancer. Preventing cancer and raising quality of life for cancer patients are recurring themes.

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NCDs: WHO’s post-UN-Summit activity » fdiworldental.org

On 9-10 January 2012, WHO convened an Informal Consultation with Member States and other Agencies of the United Nations. The subject under discussion was a comprehensive global monitoring framework and voluntary global targets for the prevention and control of NCDs. This is the second response of WHO to monitoring and evaluation tasks set down in [...] ... » fdiworldental.org

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NCDs: WHO’s post-UN-Summit activity

On 9-10 January 2012, WHO convened an Informal Consultation with Member States and other Agencies of the United Nations. The subject under discussion was a comprehensive global monitoring framework and voluntary global targets for the prevention and control of NCDs. This is the second response of WHO to monitoring and evaluation tasks set down in [...]

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Vital and Health Statistics » ada.org

Seven percent of American children aged 17 and younger had unmet dental need in 2010 because their families could not afford dental care, the National Center for Health Statistics said in an analysis of data collected by U.S. Census Bureau interviewers and reported in the Vital and Health Statistics series. This includes an estimated 4.3 [...] ... » ada.org

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Vital and Health Statistics

Seven percent of American children aged 17 and younger had unmet dental need in 2010 because their families could not afford dental care, the National Center for Health Statistics said in an analysis of data collected by U.S. Census Bureau interviewers and reported in the Vital and Health Statistics series. This includes an estimated 4.3 [...]

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Minister of State for Health on dental subsidies » channelnewsasia.com

SINGAPORE: Subsidised dental treatment amounted to S$23 million in fiscal year 2010.Minister of State for Health Dr Amy Khor said at the National Dental Centre, these subsidy rates can vary from 20 per cent to 76 per cent depending on the type of procedure.Responding to a question from Non-Constituency MP Lina Chiam in Parliament on [...] ... » channelnewsasia.com

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Minister of State for Health on dental subsidies

SINGAPORE: Subsidised dental treatment amounted to S$23 million in fiscal year 2010.Minister of State for Health Dr Amy Khor said at the National Dental Centre, these subsidy rates can vary from 20 per cent to 76 per cent depending on the type of procedure.Responding to a question from Non-Constituency MP Lina Chiam in Parliament on [...]

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Concerns raised over access to NHS dentists in Norfolk » edp24.co.uk

The county’s health overview and scrutiny committee will meet on Thursday to assess the difficulties people face in getting access to an NHS dentist. The group will discuss whether a series of targets set in 2008 – including that rural patients should be able to get a routine appointment within eight weeks and within 30 [...] ... » edp24.co.uk

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Concerns raised over access to NHS dentists in Norfolk

The county’s health overview and scrutiny committee will meet on Thursday to assess the difficulties people face in getting access to an NHS dentist. The group will discuss whether a series of targets set in 2008 – including that rural patients should be able to get a routine appointment within eight weeks and within 30 [...]

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More NY kids with early caries going to hospitals » drbicuspid.com

The number of young children with early childhood caries (ECC) who sought treatment at emergency departments (EDs) and ambulatory surgery facilities (ASFs) in New York state rose sharply between 2004 and 2008, and the costs of treating them nearly doubled, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (January 2012, [...] ... » drbicuspid.com

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More NY kids with early caries going to hospitals

The number of young children with early childhood caries (ECC) who sought treatment at emergency departments (EDs) and ambulatory surgery facilities (ASFs) in New York state rose sharply between 2004 and 2008, and the costs of treating them nearly doubled, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association (January 2012, [...]

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The AISO Congress Foggia 2011 – an example of excellence in dental student congresses

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The AISO Congress Foggia 2011 – an example of excellence in dental student congresses

Author: Pavel Scarlat On the last days of October 2011, the Association of Italian Dental Students (AISO) had the honor to organize the XLI National Congress and LIX General Assembly, which gathered together students and young dentists from more than 20 Italian Universities, as well as international students. The event has successfully covered [...]

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IADS and IFMSA join forces in serving the worldwide health student community!

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IADS and IFMSA join forces in serving the worldwide health student community!

International Association of Dental Students and the International Federation of Medical Students’ Associations have agreed to strengthen the bond in order to serve the interests of the worldwide health student community. The act of collaboration was officiallized within a Memorandum of Understanding which was signed by both parties during the 60th IFMSA General Assembly in [...]

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The 58th IADS&YDW Annual World Dental Congress. The Place to Be.

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The 58th IADS&YDW Annual World Dental Congress. The Place to Be.

By Dr. Chandresh Shukla, India, President of DSWAI and Dr. Ionut Luchian, Romania, Immediate Past President of IADS International Association of Dental Students (IADS) & Young Dentist Worldwide (YDW), the sister organizations which are actually leading and changing the new dental community, had this year their annual meeting in New Delhi, India. 2011 is a very special [...]

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New Executive Committee of International Association of Dental Students elected

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New Executive Committee of International Association of Dental Students elected

At the 27th of July, during the annual congress of IADS in New Delhi, India, a new Executive Committee was elected. The EXCO consists of the following persons right now: Stefania Rado (Hungary) – President Pavel Scarlat (Romania) – General Secretary Babak Sayahpour (Germany) – Treasurer Karolina Florykova (Czech Republic) – Editor Cristiana Focseneanu (Romania) – International Exchange Officer Ionut Luchian [...]

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