New research has shed light on the ‘self-reinforcing shame spiral’ that causes patients to avoid seeking dental treatment. The study suggests that many people experiencing
The FDI World Dental Federation has released Promoting Oral Health for Refugees: An Advocacy Guide to help clinicians and other parties plan and implement successful
LIBERTY Dental Plan of California has partnered with nonprofit Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT) and Sacramento City College to create the LIBERTY Dental Health Champions of
The University of Mississippi School of Dentistry will use a five-year, $2.25 million Health Resources and Services Administration grant to remove dental barriers to lifesaving
Healthcare workers including dental professionals in the United States have been facing the COVID-19 pandemic for more than three months. Stressors such as insufficient personal
The US Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued an alert listing safety tips employers can follow to help protect dental
Despite calls for a more diverse workforce, only 15.2% of dental school applicants in 2016 were underrepresented minorities, according to the American Dental Education Association.
Delta Dental is launching the Delta Dental Institute, which it calls a first of its kind national organization dedicated to spotlighting the importance of oral
R. Bruce Donoff, MD, DMD, dean of the Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM) for 28 years, will step down from the position and transition
More than 12,300 visits to emergency rooms for non-traumatic dental problems in British Columbia could be prevented each year with better access to dental care,
Patients who lack insurance often turn to hospital emergency rooms (ERs) for dental care when they experience significant oral pain from caries, infections, or injuries,
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.4% of Medicaid enrollees smoke, compared to 14.7% of privately insured Americans, placing them at