AMBA’s 5 Tips to Keep Your Summer Road Trip Fun and Safe
From visiting loved ones, checking out historic destinations, or taking advantage of fun tourist attractions, there’s nothing like hitting the road and enjoying an adventure.
Want Expert Benefits Advice? Get a FREE Benefits Review with a Skilled AMBA Agent
Though friends and family can be helpful when considering benefits options, there’s no substitute for the expert benefit advice of an agent through NCRGEA and AMBA.
We May Soon Be Able to Grow New Teeth
A significant breakthrough could change everything about dentistry.
Every dentist dreams of helping patients grow new teeth. That dream may soon become an exciting reality.
Scientists are preparing to initiate the world’s first clinical trials of “tooth regrowth medicine” later this year. If the trials are successful, patients—whose solutions are currently limited to getting implants or dentures—will have a new, third option: the ability to regrow their permanent teeth.
How Researchers Hope to Grow New Teeth
Most people develop teeth naturally. However, some people are born missing some or all of their teeth, a condition called congenital anodontia. The belief is that a protein called USAG-1 stops “tooth buds” from developing into either baby or permanent teeth. This treatment would suppress USAG-1 and “benefit tooth growth.”
Because ferrets have tooth buds similar to humans, researchers have already tested the drug on them. The scientists found that not only did they succeed in growing new teeth, but the treatment had no known adverse side effects!
The research indicates that this treatment can be successful for people who haven’t been able to grow teeth from birth and for those who are missing teeth due to cavities or loss.
Researchers are now preparing to enroll patients for Phase 1 of the trial, tentatively set to begin in September. This step is designed to ensure the treatment’s safety. Phase 2 is scheduled to kick off in 2025 and will test to prove the efficacy of the treatment.
If the trials are successful, scientists hope the treatment will be available to the public as soon as 2030.
This could be a major innovation in oral care. However, maintaining good dental health is still essential. That’s why the Dental Plan from AMBA and NCRGEA is so important. NCRGEA & AMBA’s Dental Plans can save you on routine cleanings and fillings, crowns, dentures, and more. Plus, acceptance is PRE-APPROVED and there is NO WAITING PERIOD on covered services! Sign up now at Ambadentalvision.com/NCRGEA or call 800-956-1228.
Source: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a60952102/tooth-regrowth-human-trials-japan/
CenterWell is Senior-Focused Health Care
CenterWell Senior Primary Care’s value-based care model is whole-person health care that emphasizes quality of care and health improvements.
AMBA’s 8 Simple Swaps to Eat a Healthier BBQ
Just because you’re firing up the grill doesn’t mean you’re stuck with high-calorie, high-fat choices. Follow these steps to make it easy to eat heart-smart choices you’ll love.
Aging Well in North Carolina
NCRGEA is working with the General Assembly, the North Carolina Coalition on Aging, and other organizations to help make North Carolina the best place to live and age.
Women in Public Service
As North Carolina’s leaders reduce and remove retirement benefits offered to state employees, all will feel the impact, but more so women, due to historically lower lifetime pay for the female workforce.
More Summer for Less with AMBA Discounts
Need a new summertime outfit or swimwear? Want to get significant savings on summertime getaways? AMBA Discounts has got you covered. AMBA is here to help make your cherished summer days even better.
Tuhkana Swimwear
Tuhkana makes easy-to-wear, eye-catching suits with an elegant twist. Their sustainable and eco-friendly fabrics fuse timeless designs, modern fits, and comfortable materials. Every collection is thoughtfully selected for a unique style that can be easily matched with other pieces. You don’t need 10 new bikinis every summer – but you can have 10 different styles by picking a few new pieces. AMBA Discounts offer: 25% off entire purchase online.
Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas
Swim with dolphins, play golf at the awe-inspiring Ocean Club Golf Course, relax at Mandara Spa, try your luck at Atlantis Casino, or explore local Bahamian cuisine at this gorgeous getaway. It’s the ultimate destination vacation for solo travelers, couples, or the whole family! AMBA Discounts offer: Save up to 25% off our Best Available Rates PLUS receive unlimited access to Aquaventure Waterpark.
Sunski Sunglasses
Nothing celebrates the great outdoors more than protecting it. That’s why Sunski’s mission is to make the best sustainable sunglasses on earth. Its revolutionary recycled polymer transforms post-industrial scrap plastic into the frames for all its sunglasses. Plus, Sunski donates a percentage of every sale to environmental charities each year. AMBA Discounts offer: 25% off entire purchase!
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“Am I Allergic to Summer?”
Treating summertime allergies is just one reason to visit your eye doctor. Protect your vision with the comprehensive Vision Plan from NCRGEA and AMBA.