Women and the Changing Face of Dentistry

2017-09-25

Prior to 1980, few women attended dental school, and women comprised less than 3% of all dentists.1 When I attended dental school around 10 years

Partnership to Integrate Oral and Systemic Health Education and Care

2017-09-13

Poor oral health has been linked to serious illnesses such as heart disease and diabetes, prompting the Mount Sinai Health System and the Icahn School

Grant to Expand Care for Underserved Children in Philadelphia

2017-08-22

The Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry at Temple University will play a key role in treating underserved pediatric patients in the Philadelphia area with

Myers Named Dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine

2017-07-18

The Touro College of Dental Medicine (TouroCDM), one of the nation’s newest dental schools, has appointed Ronnie Myers, DDS, its dean. Myers joined the school

Survey Reveals a Need for More Dental Implant Education Among the Public

2017-07-06

Prospective dental implant patients and the general public agree that oral and maxillofacial surgeons are the most qualified practitioners for replacing missing teeth, according to

VCU Opens Urgent Care Clinic for Dental Patients

2017-06-07

Some cases can’t wait for an appointment, and dental students need to learn how to manage these emergencies. Fortunately, VCU Dental Care at Virginia Commonwealth

Foundation Raises $1.48 Million for Research and Treatment

2017-06-06

The Foundation for Endodontics surpassed its 2016-2017 goals by raising $1.48 million for research grants, education, public awareness, and improved access to care for underserved

ADA and MD Anderson Team Up for Oral Cancer Prevention

2017-05-08

The ADA and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center will work together to improve patient outcomes through programs aimed at dental and medical

Survey Reports That Patients Want Oral Cancer Screenings and Education

2017-04-19

More than 49,750 people in the United States will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year, according to Vigilant Biosciences. Yet 62% of adults in

Virtual Reality Technology Targets Maxillofacial Surgery Training

2017-04-10

Researchers at the University of Huddersfield are developing virtual reality (VR) technology to train surgeons, including maxillofacial surgeons. The gear will provide close-up, stereoscopic 3-D

GDC’s dental education review reveals mixed results

2017-04-05

The GDC’s latest review of dental education has revealed that some education providers are finding it difficult to meet requirements of the Council’s Standards of education. The Annual

Patients With Multiple Sclerosis Require Better Oral Healthcare

2017-03-20

Many Australians who live with multiple sclerosis (MS) don’t receive adequate oral healthcare or access to dental services, according to the University of Queensland School