Coalition of major health providers opposes bill to remove mandate for fluoridation of water
Staff report A coalition of major Kentucky health organizations have teamed up in opposition to a bill in the state…
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Kentucky sees child dental decay rates higher than national average, says new UK survey
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Dental decay rates for Kentucky children age 2-5 are far higher than the national…
Older Americans need to put priority on oral care — poor dental habits affect your overall health
Special to NKyTribune Conscientious parents constantly remind children to brush and floss, and routinely schedule dental checkups to make sure…
Reports show importance of integrating oral health and primary care — especially when dentists are rare
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Three studies reported in the autumn edition of The Journal of Rural Health show…
Jeff Rubin: Believe this — your key to better health and quality of life may be right under your nose
Say the words “oral hygiene” to someone and the first thought that comes to mind might be “brushing and flossing.”…