People from Norrbotten choose dental care in Finland
In 2023, 1,110 people sought planned dental care abroad. People from Norrbotten are overrepresented – and Finland is the most common country to seek treatment.
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Dental care proposal sparks debate - "unfortunate"
The new proposal for an enhanced high-cost protection within dental care receives a mixed reception among dentists. It is unfortunate how this proposal has been designed, even though it is good with an enhanced high-cost protection, says Lars Olsson, business policy chief at the industry organization Privatdentists.
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Jaw pain a common disease – one group stands out
Long-term jaw pain impairs quality of life for many and appears to be becoming increasingly common, show new figures. These conditions are undertreated and have serious consequences, says Lars Fredriksson, chief dentist at Public Dental Service.
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Researchers see link between blood and tooth loss
One in ten Swedes suffers from the periodontal disease paradontitis. A new Swedish study shows that those affected have significantly lower levels of certain proteins in the blood. We have difficulty treating these individuals. The tissue breakdown tends to just continue, and then it leads to tooth loss, says researcher Pernilla Lundberg.
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