dental hygiene

Access to Care

For Two Days, Indiana Mission Of Mercy Bridges Insurance Gap

AntionetteSalifou is a school bus driver in Indianapolis. She recently went to a dentist because of a pain in her mouth. She was told she needed a root…
Trends & Times

States Add Dental Coverage For Adults On Medicaid, But Struggle to Meet Demand

FORT COLLINS, Colo. — When PavelPoliakov’s small clothing shop in this picturesque college town closed last year, he felt lucky to be able to sign up for…
Trends & Times

Oil Pulling: An Ancient Form Of Medicine For The Mouth

This week, Jill Ditmire reports on an ancient form of medicine for the mouth. She spoke with Dr. Scott Reef, a periodontist and faculty member at the…

Sick Season 2

Incarcerated people are some of the sickest people in our country. Many have chronic conditions such as diabetes or lung disease. And they’re far more likely to suffer from mental illness and addiction. On Season 2 of Sick, listen to stories of what goes wrong in corrections facilities — places meant to keep people healthy, but built to punish them.

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