Tag: oral health
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Summit and local groups focus attention on oral health, a big problem for Kentucky and one that can hurt overall health
By Sarah Vos and Al Cross Kentucky Health News When it comes to dental health, Kentucky is down in the mouth. It ranks among the worst in the nation, with...
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Madisonville hospital earns national award for program that helps pregnant women maintain, improve oral health
For its work in improving oral health in prenatal patients, the Center for Women’s Health at Trover Health System in Madisonville has received a national award. The William J. Gies...
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Woodford County coalition formed to improve dental health
The Woodford County Oral Health Coalition has partnered with nine local dentists to give free dental care to 16 elementary students in the Woodford County public school system. On Jan....
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Annual Economic Report from UK business school examines impact of health-care reform, state of oral health in Kentucky
The federal health-reform law could have a big impact on Kentucky’s uninsured population, and Kentuckians’ oral health is improving but still at risk. Those are two major health findings in...
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Dental tech firm wins $10,000 and free office in Kentucky Highlands’ statewide business competition
A Louisville-based company, Inven, will receive $10,000 and free office space for a year to develop dental health technology. Inven won first place in a statewide business competition hosted by...