EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces opposition…
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Boston University’s Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) has become the first U.S. dental school to acquire, install, and use two surgical robotic devices for dental implant surgeries.
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Oral Manifestations of Crohn’s Disease
Almost 70 million Americans experience gastrointestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), each year. As such, oral health professionals should be familiar with the oral manifestations of these disorders—as well as side…
Vaping Discussed During Dental Benefits and Oral Health Symposium
The inaugural Dental Benefits and Oral Health Symposium hosted by Guardian on September 26 brought together key leaders from several dental associations, nonprofits, brokers, and representatives from the public sector.
Sociodemographic Disparities in Oral Cancer Screening Rates
Dental professionals play an important role in identifying oral and oropharyngeal cancer through oral cancer screenings, as early detection significantly improves patient survival rates.
Survey Shows People Are More Scared of Root Canals Than Spiders and Snakes
A recent survey by the American Association of Endodontists (AAE) shows more people (59%) are afraid of getting a root canal than speaking in public (57%), spiders (55%) or being trapped in an elevator (54%).
Using Tai Chi to Improve Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Treating Patients With Hearing Impairment
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FDA Announces Upcoming Ban on Flavored e-Cigarettes
President Donald Trump announced a ban on flavored e-cigarettes on September 11 in response to an outbreak of unexplained lung disease that has sickened hundreds and killed at least six people, according to the American Dental Education…
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