HPV (human papilloma virus) is not only on the rise, but it is now the number one cause of oral cancer. This needs to be taken seriously because it is truly a 21st-century pandemic. HPV a sexually transmitted disease and the scary fact is that one out of every two people is at risk of
The cost of a dental implant can range from $1800 up. The exact cost varies because each patient presents a unique set of circumstances and factors. The variables that may affect the procedure range from your age, oral health, jaw bone anatomy, bone grafting to whether or not more complex treatments such as a sinus
Your oral health is the Cinderella of your global health! Here is the biggest lie propagated about healthcare and insurance companies. “Edentulism[1] is not a risk factor for any other diseases, so it is not a liability to the overall health of a patient.” That’s a lie that has been propagated for decades.
Year after year 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 While it may be difficult for many to move beyond past and antiquated perceptions, the dental profession today includes not only those who provide direct patient care, but those who teach, conduct research, and work in public and international health. All of
United Concordia and Highmark funded a study led by Dr. Marjorie Jeffcoat of the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine that shows how dental and medical insurance industries can come together to have an impact on both cost and health. This study is a largest of its kind, conducted using a base of 1.6
