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Fixing Damaged Teeth: The Real Deal on Dental Crowns

July 2, 2026

Dental crowns aren’t just about fixing a broken tooth—they’re a smart way to keep your smile both strong and looking good. When a tooth gets cracked, worn down, or damaged by decay, crowns act like a protective helmet for your tooth. They cover the whole visible part, making sure chewing forces don’

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Unexpected link between gum health and fertility surprises researchers

June 1, 2026

Most people don’t realize that a toothbrush might be as important as a thermometer when trying to start a family. While many assume fertility depends mostly on age or egg count, science now suggests something much smaller could be making a big difference – the health of someone’s gums. Research on a

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A Long‑Term Caregiver Takes Charge of Children’s Nebraska

May 29, 2026

Christina Powell grew up in Aurora and began working at Children’s Nebraska more than two decades ago. She has spent 24 years helping the hospital carry out its promise: to give every child a better chance to live. In January, Powell was chosen to lead the hospital’s newest Behavioral Health a

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Thirty-five years of safer care: How one idea changed safety in behavioral health

May 28, 2026

Long before suicide-prevention blankets became standard gear in mental-health wards, a Montreal shoemaker noticed nurses slipping on polished floors while checking on at-risk patients. While stitching ergonomic shoes, Giovanni Argentino saw that hospital blankets felt flimsy and unsafe—easy to tear

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How reliable are kids’ toothbrushing videos on YouTube?

May 23, 2026

Many young children watch toothbrushing videos online to learn how to clean their teeth properly. Researchers wanted to check if these videos are actually helpful and accurate. They focused on two groups: videos in Turkish and videos in English. Some videos followed official health guidelines closel

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Impact of Mouth Problems on Everyday Life

May 7, 2026

A study in a Kuwaiti dental clinic looked at how mouth conditions affect people’s daily living. Researchers asked 103 patients with oral diseases to fill out a questionnaire in Arabic that measures how health issues touch physical, mental and social life. The same number of healthy people answered t

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Tracking trouble: How a five-year effort failed to prevent a violent act

May 5, 2026

Police records show officers repeatedly tried to help a man whose mental health struggles led to increasingly disruptive behavior. Neighbors first flagged concerns in 2021 after he was seen with a gun and acting strangely near his home. Officers responded but couldn’t force treatment or remove his w

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Dental Care Costs: How Payment Systems Shape Global Access

May 2, 2026

Many countries face rising tooth and gum problems, yet people are not visiting dentists more often. The main reason is money: dental care is one of the costliest health services worldwide. The way a nation pays for healthcare—whether through taxes, insurance plans, or out‑of‑pocket fees—directly

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Your Smile’s Secret Role in Staying Healthy Longer

April 29, 2026

Your mouth is more than just a tool for talking and eating. It acts like a front window showing whether your body is running smoothly inside. While people chase expensive wellness trends, they often overlook how their smile connects to bigger health issues. Studies now show that gum problems, even w

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Virginia weighs risky dental cuts in budget squeeze

April 23, 2026

Virginia lawmakers face tough choices as they look for ways to balance the state budget. One proposal under review would limit Medicaid dental coverage for adults—a move that might seem like quick savings but could actually cost more in the long run. Research shows that when states cut dental benefi