Tag Archives: Oral Health

Oral Health Study Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story

According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation study,Massachusetts can boast the second-highest rate of dentists per person in the country. The study results showed the District of Columbia in the lead, with Massachusetts following close behind. Despite these great numbers, … Continue reading

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National Public Health Week is from April 6-12th!

Every April since 1995, the American Public Health Association has organized the National Public Health Week campaign to educate the public, policy-makers and practitioners on important public health issues. This week also serves as a time to recognize the contributions … Continue reading

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Watch Your Mouth Training Set

The Watch Your Mouth campaign invites you to Talking Children’s Oral Health: A Workshop for Spokespersons. The training will be held on October 30th at the Community Foundation, 1500 Main St., 23rd floor in Springfield, MA. Spend the day spend … Continue reading

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Dental Coverage Plays Important Role in Keeping Massachusetts Healthy

Kay Lazar’s August 7th Globe article, “Dental benefits widen, waiting lines grow,” demonstrates the important role dental coverage plays in keeping Massachusetts healthy. Her article highlights the changes needed to ensure access to oral health care for all of our … Continue reading

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