| Something to smile about (Sarasota Herald-Tribune) When it comes to people's greatest fears, going to the dentist ranks second only to public speaking. So it should come as no surprise that only 50 percent of Americans go to the dentist, and that many of them wait until they have an emergency, such as a toothache or badly infected gums. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Our Kids News & Events (The Salinas Californian) The board of directors of the Community Foundation has approved a technical assistance grant of $3,000 for Community Oral Health Services to provide staff training on recently acquired patient management software. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Doctors rely too heavily on drug company data: CMA Most of the information doctors receive about prescription drugs comes from the companies making the product, a doctor said Wednesday, pointing to a possible reason doctors continue to prescribe dangerous drugs to seniors. cbc.ca |
Quebec researchers to study celiac disease Researchers in Montreal have launched a study into the genetic make-up of celiac disease sufferers and their families, with the goal of improving early diagnoses of the autoimmune disorder. cbc.ca |
Nunavut Arctic College struggles to find nursing students Officials at Nunavut Arctic College are pushing to attract more people, particularly Inuit, to nursing and other health-care professions. cbc.ca |