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…
KY 49th in oral health; fluoride in water proven to help teeth, but group of legislators tout law to ban it
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern As a dental hygienist working with low-income schoolchildren in Louisville, Jennifer Hasch said the untreated…
Stephanie Poynter: Prioritizing oral health sets kids up for a healthier, brighter future
It is no secret that Kentucky has historically had a poor reputation when it comes to our dental health. In…
Shelley Shearer: Why straight teeth are more than a great smile; they give you an oral health home run
While adult braces and Invisalign have become wildly popular across the nation, there are more significant reasons to straighten teeth…
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…
NKY Health to open new district office in Florence, Feb. 19; open house scheduled for March
Staff from the Northern Kentucky Health Department providing district-wide services are moving to Florence this month. The newly constructed 40,000-plus…
Commentary: Breath of fresh air — and better oral health too — are benefits of a Smoke-Free Kentucky
By Dr. Laura Hancock Jones, Dr. O. Wayne Mortensen and Rick Whitehouse Coalition for a Smoke-Free Tomorrow Most of us,…
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.”…