Flossing May Not Be The Key To Good Oral Health
It’s one of the most universal recommendations in all of public health: Floss daily to prevent gum disease and cavities. Except there’s little proof that … more
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Researchers Learning About Microbiomes to Understand Human Health Risks
Five research projects that aim to improve our understanding of the human microbiome have been selected to receive the first round of funding from the … more
University of Louisville Giving Comprehensive Dental Assistance to HIV Patients
Underserved Kentuckians living with HIV/ AIDS can continue to rely on comprehensive oral health care offered through the University of Louisville School of Dentistry, thanks … more
UCLA Program Has Tripled Preventative Dental Visits for Young Children
An innovative program that serves low-income and uninsured children in Los Angeles, the UCLA–First 5 LA 21st Century Dental Homes Project, has more than tripled … more
Aspiring oral surgeon promotes “Super Star Smiles” for children
By Kathleen Maclay, Media Relations University of California, Berkeley, student Hường Trần has such dazzling smile, it’s hard to imagine she hasn’t always been flashing … more
Just because it’s a policy statement doesn’t make it accurate, reasonable, logical or appropriate………
The following comes from the Department of Health in Jolly Olde: This letter from the Chief Dental Officer (England) clarifies the situation with regard to … more
The Arizona Model: A New Paradigm for Dental Schools
Critical Issues in Dental Education The traditional method for the delivery of didactic instruction and patient care in dental schools has come under fire from a number … more