Category Archives: Teeth

Good News on Dental Healthcare: Now Tell People This, Joe!

Posted on May 23, 2024 by mikethemadbiologist

Some good policy news (boldface mine): In a move last month that received little fanfare, the Biden administration finalized a rule that would give states the option of adding adult dental insurance coverage as part of their Affordable Care Act … Continue reading →

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Toothpaste Company, Get Thee to a Mycologist

Posted on December 16, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

While I’m sure companies spend a lot of time devising (and divining) brand names, someone really screwed this Swiss toothpaste brand up: (from here) Candida. The mind boggles.

Posted in A Fungus Among Us, Teeth | 3 Comments

Forsyth, Forlorn

Posted on January 5, 2013 by mikethemadbiologist

Older Bostonians might be familiar with the Forsyth Dental Institute, formerly located on the Northeastern Campus. Decades ago, the Forsyth Institute provided dental care to over half a million disadvantaged Boston Children, and recently has renewed the program even as … Continue reading →

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Massachusetts Medicaid Will Only Cover Front Teeth, Not Back Teeth

Posted on July 2, 2012 by mikethemadbiologist

No, I swear I’m not making this up (boldface mine): Funding to restore partial dental coverage for Massachusetts’ 800,000 Medicaid recipients was among provisions included in the budget proposal lawmakers submitted to Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday. The new coverage … Continue reading →

Posted in Basic Human Decency, Healthcare, Public Health, Teeth | 1 Comment

A Question About Toothpaste

Posted on April 5, 2009 by mikethemadbiologist

The only active ingredient is stannous flouride. So how are all of these toothpastes different?
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Posted in Teeth, WhatEVAH! | 8 Comments