My View: Public health dentistry: Benefits and limitations
2022-02-03
Dr. Schoblaske It was a frosty November morning, and Roy showed up at my clinic’s front door. “I haven’t slept all weekend because my tooth hurts
Public Health
For public health dentists, it’s about helping those who need it most
2022-02-02
Dr. Le Dr. Allukian Dr. Schoblaske Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series that celebrates the diversity of career paths in dentistry
ADA remains committed to helping veterans receive oral health care
2022-02-01
Washington – The ADA is committed to ensuring that veterans have access to oral health care and is highlighting some of the ways the Association
Developing a Classification System for Prioritizing Pediatric Dental Patients Needing Treatment under General Anesthesia
2022-01-31
Abstract Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore a classification system for children requiring full-mouth dental rehabilitation (FMDR) in the operating room
Indian Health Service patients reaping benefits from access-to-care initiatives like Give Kids A Smile
2022-01-24
Hands on: Rear Adm. Timothy L. Ricks, D.M.D., assistant surgeon general and chief dental officer of the U.S. Public Health Service, screens a young patient
Does Vaping Increase the Risk of COVID-19 Transmission and Make Individuals Who Vape Susceptible to Infection and Prone to Severe Illness? A Review
2022-01-18
Abstract The predominant mode of transmission of SARS-CoV-2 virus and coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is aerosols, and e-cigarettes/vaping products are a source of aerosols.
Letters: Public health dentistry
2021-12-13
The article in the February ADA News, “For Public Health Dentists, It’s About Helping Those Who Need It Most,” by Kimber Solana brilliantly brings to light the
Evaluation of the Online Learning Experience of Dalhousie Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Students during COVID-19 Pandemic Outbreak
2021-11-29
Abstract Purpose/Objective: On 11 March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, and universities transitioned to online learning. The objective of this
NYU College of Dentistry launches new veterans pilot program
2021-11-10
Program launch: NYU College of Dentistry celebrates the launch of the VETSmile/Veterans Oral Care Access Resource pilot program. From left are Charles Bertolami, D.D.S., dean,
Updated ADA COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet now available
2021-09-30
The ADA has updated its COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet to give dentists and dental team members the latest information on COVID-19 booster shots. As of
NIDCR launches new dental public health research training program
2021-09-21
Bethesda, Md. — The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research is launching a dental public health research training program for dentists. The full-time, three-year
Daily Use of Biologic Indicators in General Dental Practice
2021-09-07
Abstract Objectives: In most North American jurisdictions, guidelines for use of biologic indicators (BIs) in general dental practice have recommended testing at least weekly.