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What is your tongue saying about your health ?
Many people do not know that examining your tongue can give you a large insight on different health problems you could have. There are many indicators that your tongue does not look how it normally should. Checking your tongue in the mirror is an easy way to check the status and look of your tongue. […]
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$1 Million Kids Oral Health National Partnerships comes to Texas.
Guardians Life Insurance Company of America committed $1 million to the Children’s Health Fund. The donation launched the Guardians of the Smile partnership to provide quality dental care and education to children in undeserved communities across the United States. From January to June 2018, Children’s Health Fund’s programs provided more than 7,500 dental encounters to children in Washington D.C., Dallas, Idaho, Los Angeles, New York, and Southern […]
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Where are the Dentists in Oakcliff, TX ?
The map today shows the geographic location of dentists currently practicing in the Dallas, TX. In the process of conducting our GIS research, we noticed some areas that were heavily populated with oral health services as well as areas that are likely experiencing disparities in oral health care. To bring awareness to the current health […]
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I Need a Ride to the Dentist!!!
The maps listed shows the location of practicing dentists in the Miami,Fla area. Areas that are highlighted in orange/red are areas that experienced a high number of residents reporting not having a working vehicle at their home. Based on our research and maps created, you can see a huge shortage in availability of practicing dentists […]
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Mapping Dentistry in Nashville, TN.
The map above shows the geographic location of dentists currently practicing in Davidson-County as well as areas that are likely experiencing disparities in oral health care. To bring awareness to the current health conditions in low-income areas such as North-Nashville, the Oral Health Needs Index (OHNI) made an easy-to-access, oral health focused, Geographic Information System […]
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Mapping Emergency Room Dental Visits
This map shows the geographic location of all practicing dentists in the state of Florida by county and the dental ER visits per 1000 in primary care professional shortage areas. For better oral health outcomes to be possible in Florida, a data-driven, evidence-based program is essential. The Oral Health Needs Index(OHNI) made strides to fix […]
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Dental Professionals Shortage Areas – Texas
A Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) is a geographic area, population, or facility with a shortage of primary care, dental, or mental health providers and services. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and State Primary Care Offices (PCOs) work together using public, private, and state-provided data to determine when such a shortage qualifies for designation as an HPSA. […]
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Oral Healthcare Locations in Georgia
Georgia Oral Health Coalition (GOHC) aims to increase access to dental care, prevent and reduce dental caries, periodontal disease, oral-facial trauma, and tobacco use, and detect oral cancer in early stages and reduce its incidence thus, improving oral health and quality of life for all Georgians. They provide various resources for the public. One such […]
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Healthcare Professionals Shortage Areas – understanding the scoring system
A Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) is a geographic area, population, or facility with a shortage of primary care, dental, or mental health providers and services. The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) and State Primary Care Offices (PCOs) work together using public, private, and state-provided data to determine when such a shortage qualifies for […]
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ADA asks Congress to expand HSA, FSA limits
As America’s leading oral health advocate, the ADA works tirelessly to influence public policies affecting the practice of dentistry and the oral health of the American public. In Washington, D.C., the ADA lobbies Congress and the Administration—fighting for things that matter to dentists and the patients they serve. The ADA also provides technical support to help state […]