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Medical Report: Is it time for a critical look at dental practices?

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PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — Dental care is extremely important for overall health. The proper care of our teeth and gums is not just necessary for eating and digesting food, but good dental hygiene helps prevent infectious and inflammatory conditions that impact our cardiovascular system.

Technology has led to major improvements in medicine and dentistry, but according to a new article, there is a growing need for evidence-based dentistry to look at various dental procedures and the cost versus benefit for patients.


One suggestion is that the dental payment model shifts to one based on overall dental health and less focused on procedures and fees for service.

This could also allow for greater access to dental care in underserved and under-resourced areas.

Get more medical reports from Dr. Brian McDonough.

​​KYW Newsradio's Medical Reports are sponsored by Independence Blue Cross.