A collection of stories tagged 'dental' from NPR. http://www.reverbiage.com/ Copyright 2006 Reverbiage.com. Reverbiage is not affiliated with NPR nor its member stations. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:23:49 EST The Latin phrase caveat emptor means let the buyer beware. In New York movie theaters, the rule is caveat eater. Steve Kaplan was eating popcorn while watching the movie "Superbad." He chewed an unpopped kernel and hurt his tooth. He sued for $1,250 in dental repairs. But a judge says you can't reasonably expect every kernel to pop. So Mr. Kaplan gets nothing. On top of that, he says "Superbad" was really bad. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/56578 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95204058&ft=1&f=1051 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT Many middle-class Americans with jobs and health insurance have trouble paying their medical bills, according to a new survey. For one couple in Florida, that means putting off dental work. And a woman in Ohio shelved her doctor's request for more medical tests. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/53136 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=92825482&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:18:00 EDT Nearly every German has ready access to doctors, cheap drugs, high-tech medicine, dental care, nursing homes and home care. All this — and Germany spends half what the United States does per person. One way the country accomplishes this is by putting doctors on a budget. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/51995 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91931036&ft=1&f=1007 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 12:05:00 EDT In small towns and villages across Alaska, people can't get dental care. The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is training neighbors to help neighbors as dental therapists. Director Carol Odinzoff explains a novel approach. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/48434 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90025153&ft=1&f=1027 Tue, 29 Apr 2008 07:00:00 EDT Working Mother magazine gives some detail about top-tier companies. At giant Swiss bank UBS, new parents get $150 worth of meals. The silicone supplier Dow Corning gives pregnant women the best parking spots. And American Electric Power health and dental policy covers pets. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/40423 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=15143680&ft=1&f=1001 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 06:00:00 EDT Chinese regulators say nearly a fifth of the food and consumer products sold in China are substandard. China's state media said the government will step up controls on dental-care products, following the alarm over toothpaste that contains a chemical found in antifreeze. But officials stress that most Chinese products are safe. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/36583 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11744841 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:00:00 EDT Chinese regulators say nearly a fifth of the food and consumer products sold in China are substandard. China's state media said the government will step up controls on dental-care products, following the alarm over toothpaste that contains a chemical found in antifreeze. But officials stress that most Chinese products are safe. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/36582 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=11744841 Thu, 05 Jul 2007 06:00:00 EDT Democrats in Congress are putting a new emphasis on enforcing Medicaid laws, and the first target is dental care for children. The action follows the death of a 12-year-old Maryland boy from untreated tooth decay. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/34181 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=10040676 Mon, 07 May 2007 06:00:00 EDT When the Utah legislature cut dental care from its Medicaid plan earlier this year, Gov. Jon Huntsman asked the public to make donations. They delivered, raising the $2 million needed to restore the benefit. But critics say it's the role of government, not philanthropists, to pay for essential services. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/26667 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5527423 Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 EDT Author Gideon Defoe talks about his series of pirate books. The books tell the story of a pirate from the 1800s -- only with Post-its, dental floss, and trips to Vegas. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/20876 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5518447 Wed, 28 Jun 2006 13:40:00 EDT Mercury in dental work does not hinder children's mental development, according to two new studies. The findings, published in this week's Journal of the American Medical Association, found no difference between children with and without fillings containing mercury. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/18412 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5349333 Tue, 18 Apr 2006 17:50:00 EDT The New Orleans Health Department is providing a week of free healthcare for city residents at a clinic in the Audubon Zoo. There is free dental care, eye exams and other outpatient procedures for whomever shows up -- and there have been a lot of people showing up. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/75 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5196338 Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST Children in rural Alaska suffer dental decay at 2 1/2 times the national rate -- partially because few dentists are willing to work in rural Alaska. The Indian Health Service program has brought in foreign-trained dental therapists to work in rural areas. But the American Dental Association opposes the practice. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/189 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5186063 Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST Col. Dennis Runyan, commander of the Army Dental and Trauma Research Detachment, talks to Robert Siegel about a new gum being developed to save the teeth of soldiers in the field. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/191 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5186066 Thu, 02 Feb 2006 00:00:00 EST A Harvard dental researcher says he's figured out the purpose of the giant, unicorn-like tusk seen on narwhal whales: It acts like an antenna that allows the narwhal to sense food and sea conditions. The dentist says the tusks are a giant tooth that grows inside out, with hard tissue inside and sensitive nerves on the outside. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/1640 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5050264 Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 EST Tens of thousands of California workers get their medical and dental checkups, as well as major treatment and surgeries, in Mexico, where health care is cheaper. But while employers and their workers appreciate the lower costs, some worry about the quality of that medical care. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/6057 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4866199 Tue, 27 Sep 2005 00:00:00 EDT Connecticut officials are trying to decide if a ban on products with mercury should include amalgam dental fillings. Some dentists say the mercury risk is low and that mercury-free fillings are too expensive for some customers. Nancy Cohen from member station WNPR reports. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/5581 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4820854 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT The rise in meth abusers behind bars is taking a heavy toll on prison health-care systems. Many users of the drug wind up with teeth that are little more than black stubs. As a result, prisons and taxpayers are paying a fortune in emergency dental care. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/6170 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4793417 Wed, 10 Aug 2005 00:00:00 EDT A lot of research in the field of dentistry has been devoted to early detection of cavities over the last 20 years. New technologies are promising to find cavities that were once tough to locate. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/7463 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4738316 Mon, 11 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT People with low incomes often have extreme difficulty getting dental treatment. The lack of care can lead to gum disease, which scientists think may cause other serious illnesses, such as heart disease or premature birth. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/7674 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4729469 Tue, 05 Jul 2005 00:00:00 EDT News & Notes pays tribute to jazz legend Miles Davis on what would have been his 79th birthday. Born the son of a dental surgeon, Davis grew up in East St. Louis and began taking trumpet lessons when he was 12. He went on to enjoy a music career lasting 50 years. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/6605 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4667610 Thu, 26 May 2005 00:00:00 EDT NPR's Nancy Cohen reports only one out of four children in Massachusetts receiving Medicaid get regular dental care. Some healthcare advocates hope to force the state to improve the benefits for children by suing the state. http://www.reverbiage.com/launch/12986 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4465577 Tue, 25 Jan 2005 00:00:00 EST