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Ambrosia Brody, Managing Editor

Ambrosia V. Brody has served as managing editor at Belmont Publications, inc. since 2016. With a breadth of experience in writing and developing editorial content, Brody is integral to the publication of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, Decisions in Dentistry, and the company’s digital and social media platforms. She holds a Master of Arts in Communications from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of La Verne.

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Colgate-Palmolive Gifts $1M Gift to Support Penn Dental Care Center for Persons with Disabilities

Apr 17, 2020

The University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine (Penn Dental Medicine) has received $1 million from the Colgate-Palmolive Company to help support the new Penn Dental Medicine Care Center for Persons with Disabilities and the…

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Centers for Disease Control Will Provide $186M for COVID-19 Response

Apr 10, 2020

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide $186 million in additional funding to support state and local jurisdictions in responding to COVID-19.

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Mouthguards Do More Than Prevent Dental Trauma

Mar 27, 2020

Using a mouthguard while playing ice hockey does more than protect the athlete from dental trauma, according to a study that found athletic mouthguard use also reduces the risk of concussion.

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ADA Urges Senators to Include Dentistry in COVID-19 Relief Packages

Mar 20, 2020

As tighter restrictions are placed on oral health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Dental Association (ADA) is asking Congress to include dentistry in any COVID-19 relief packages. In a March 18 letter to…

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Want to Protect Yourself from COVID-19? Step 1: Wash Your Hands

Mar 13, 2020

As the number of confirmed cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) continues to grow, disease control experts are reminding the public to practice good health habits—such as proper hand hygiene—to prevent the spread of this fast-moving…

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How Marijuana Accelerates Growth of HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer

Feb 21, 2020

The ingredient that causes the high associated with cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has been identified as the molecular mechanism that fast-tracks cancer growth in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck…

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How Dental Therapists Are Improving Oral Health Outcomes for Alaska Native Communities

Feb 7, 2020

A new study indicates dental therapists practicing in the Yukon-Kuskokwim (YK) Delta region of Alaska are achieving intended outcomes, expanding access to care, helping to prevent oral disease, and improving quality of life.

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5 Ways to Promote Oral Hygiene During National Children’s Dental Health Month

Jan 31, 2020

Parents and caregivers can help promote the benefits of ideal oral health to children during National Children’s Dental Health Month, which kicks off February 1.

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