Reports Find Rural Parts of the State Remain Medically Underserved

Times Union There are no dentists in Hamilton County. There are no OB-GYNs, either. And only one pediatrician, located in the far southeast corner of the county, according to a report from the state comptroller’s office. The report, published this month, examines 16 rural counties containing just 3.8% of the state’s population but over 37% of […]

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Study Links Lack of Oral Health Care With Complications During Pregnancy

Medical Xpress For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So reports a study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center, part of the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, […]

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Preventive Oral Care During Pregnancy Can Reduce Risks of Complications

News Medical For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So reports a new study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center, part of the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s College of Integrated […]

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Pregnancy Complications Linked to Dental Neglect

Dentistry Today For pregnant women in the U.S., the use of oral health services during pregnancy remains low, with fewer than 40% seeking preventive oral health care. So reports a new study conducted by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center, part of the Center for Health Workforce Studies at the University at Albany’s College of Integrated Health Sciences, which was featured on the […]

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Supporting the Full Dental Team: Reversing the Shortage of Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants

National Partnership for Dental Therapy Reports indicate an estimated 11% reduction in national dental practice capacity caused by the shortage of dental assistants and dental hygienists in 2022, while the COVID-19 pandemic led to an approximate 8% decrease in dental hygienist employment. Furthermore, enrollment across the United States in dental assisting programs has faced a decrease […]

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