As we continue to navigate the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency and look toward the future, the long-term benefits of telehealth for both providers and patients are becoming evident, including in oral health care. The value of teledentistry was discussed at length in the December 2021 Spotlight […]
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If COVID Changed Your Oral Hygiene, You’re Not Alone
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Key Takeaways Nearly half of adults in the United States delayed dental care at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Safety measures like pre-screening surveys, masking, and capacity limits are being used to control the spread of infection and protect staff and patients. According to research from the RAND Corporation, […]
Oral Health Equity Cannot Be Achieved Without Racial Equity
Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Health Affairs Forefront series on Racism and Health, published in conjunction with the February issue of Health Affairs Journal. Read other posts in the series on the Racism and Health landing page. Over two decades ago, in 2000 the first Surgeon General’s […]
Maryland Department of Health recognizes Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April
April 8, 2022 Media contacts: Deidre McCabe, Director, Office of Communications, 410-767-3536 Andy Owen, Deputy Director for Media Relations, 410-767-6491 Maryland Department of Health recognizes Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April MDH encourages residents to help prevent oral cancer by knowing the risks, getting screened Baltimore, MD – April is […]