Christian Clinic To Open First Free Dental Office (Highlands Today)

A faith-based health clinic is preparing to open a free dental office for the uninsured "working poor," according to its executive director.

HealthPartners expands dental benefits for diabetes and maternity care (Insurance Business Review)

HealthPartners, a family of healthcare companies which serve medical and dental health plan members, has announced its new dental benefits for pregnant women and people with diabetes. The new benefits provide 100% coverage for extra dental exams and cleanings and preventive periodontal services with no deductibles, coinsurance or annual maximums.

HEALTH NOTES (Richmond Times-Dispatch)

"Back to School: Sports Injury Prevention & Treatment" will be the topic of a free seminar today from 7 to 8 p.m. at CJW Medical Center (Johnston-Willis), fourth floor atrium auditorium, 1401 Johnston-Willis Drive. Circle Center Adult Day Services, 3900 W. Broad St., is hosting a free seminar, "Dental Health Considerations for the Elderly and Disabled," tomorrow from to 4 to 4:45 p.m.

Wayne County health fair today in Wayne (Detroit News)

The Wayne County Department of Public Health will hold a fair at 10 a.m. today inside its headquarters, 33030 Van Born Road in Wayne.

Five dental school students sanctioned (The Telegraph)

ALTON - Five of 52 SIU dental school students investigated for alleged academic misconduct - namely, sharing exam questions - have been sanctioned after an investigation lasting more than one year.