A brief overview of tooth wear
2024-10-28
Umair Afzal shares a guide to understanding tooth wear, including the different types, preventative measures and what causes it. Tooth wear is a topic I
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Dental school rebuilds after Hurricane Helene
2024-10-11
Hurricane Helene caused trees to fall through the rooftops of homes in Augusta, Georgia. When Hurricane Helene struck on the night of Sept. 26, the
How to get top marks in dental school finals
2024-09-26
Umair Afzal shares his advice on note-taking, preparing for finals and how to remain motivated during revision. For the last few years, I have spent
Plans for new dental school remain uncertain
2024-09-16
Plans to open a new dental school at the University of East Anglia (UEA) are ‘not a done deal’ as government discussions continue. The university
CODA seeks input on proposed standard revisions
2024-09-11
Interested parties can comment on proposed revisions to dental accreditation standards via a virtual hearing or online portal. The Commission on Dental Accreditation will host
The benefits of accurate simulation in dental training
2024-08-30
Vanda Murray of KaVo UK and Ireland outlines the key benefits of utilising high end simulation units in dental training. As new technology continues to
Are universities adequately preparing new dentists?
2024-08-30
Neel Kothari questions whether new graduates have the competency, training and confidence required for safe clinical practice. You may have heard of the 10,000-hour rule
New path for overseas dentists approved by GDC
2024-08-22
The General Dental Council (GDC) has approved a new dentistry degree that provides practical training for overseas students within primary care practice. The University of
Introducing the Dr. Wade Newman Scholarship for Future Doctors
2024-08-06
Dr. Wade Newman, a distinguished dental professional and philanthropist, is thrilled to announce the establishment of the “Dr. Wade Newman Scholarship for Future Doctors,” a
Sleep and routine: the key to success in dentistry?
2024-07-15
Umair Afzal discusses why sleep, movement and a consistent routine are paramount for success and wellbeing as a dental student. For all of us, the
Dental School Snapshots: June
2024-06-07
The U.S. boasts more than 70 accredited dental schools, all charged with educating the next generation of dentists. This series from the ADA News highlights
My View: What it means to be an ADA member and faculty ambassador
2024-05-29
Editor’s note: The ADA Faculty Ambassador Program is working to identify at least one faculty member at each U.S. dental school to continually highlight ADA