COVID-19 Cripples School-Based Dental Programs for Low-Income Communities
2021-04-15
The anniversary of the COVID-19 shutdown has caused reflection on its impact on the economy, our social lives, and the way we work and learn.
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Asian Americans Face Oral Health Disparities
2021-04-15
Amidst the rise in violence against Asian Americans during the pandemic, the COVID-19 public health crisis also has disproportionately impacted health access and increased health
Report Predicts Surge in Oral Healthcare Demands Due to the Pandemic
2021-04-12
The nation’s healthcare system, including hospitals and ambulatory care centers, should expect a significant spike in the need to treat oral disease and address its
UConn Dental Students Promote IDD Inclusion in Dentistry
2021-04-10
Students in the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine Special Care Dentistry Interest Group (SCDIG) hosted the Week of Inclusion in March to show
Dental Group Donates $10,000 to Hunt School of Dental Medicine
2021-04-09
The Southern New Mexico Dental Group has given the Hunt School of Dental Medicine $10,000 to support student scholarships and specialized clinical equipment. Eight members
Harvard Group Honored for Oral Health Outreach With Wampanoag Tribe
2021-04-08
A community outreach group at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) was honored with the Harvard Medical School (HMS) Dean’s Community Service Award for
ECU Fund to Support Oral Healthcare for Underserved Veterans
2021-04-08
A newly created fund at the East Carolina University (ECU) School of Dental Medicine (SoDM) will help offset the costs of vital dental care for
Report Urges Collaboration Between Oral and Primary Care Providers
2021-04-06
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to exacerbate health inequities, the Primary Care Collaborative (PCC) said that it has issued a report about the deepening national
Delta Dental Awards $500,000 Grant to Meals on Wheels
2021-04-05
The Delta Dental Community Care Foundation and Meals on Wheels San Francisco will partner to improve the oral health of the Bay Area’s most vulnerable
Avēsis Awards $250,000 to Dental Lifeline Network
2021-04-02
Avēsis, a Guardian company, has awarded a $250,000 grant to Dental Lifeline Network (DLN) to help the nonprofit organization expand dental care for individuals who
Mars Wrigley Awards $1.5 Million in Oral Health Grants
2021-04-02
To celebrate World Oral Health Day on March 20 and put Mars Wrigley’s Better Moments, More Smiles purpose into action, the Mars Wrigley Foundation has
Coalition Aims to Open Dental Therapy Program
2021-04-01
The University of Saskatchewan College of Dentistry has partnered with the Saskatchewan Polytech School of Health Sciences and the Northern Inter-Tribal Health Authority (NITHA) to