From Virginia to Central America, a Mission for Healthy Smiles Virginia Beach based Dentist and Hygienist to train Nicaraguan dental professionals and help patients Norfolk, Va. – Nov. 14, 2011 – Because oral health is essential to overall…

Professional Dental Cleanings May Reduce Risk of Heart Attack, Stroke Abstracts 17704 and 10576 Study Highlights     Taiwan study finds that patients who had professional tooth scraping and cleaning had reduced risks of heart attack and…

Pitt Offers Dental Informatics Program    PITTSBURGH, PA  November 15, 2011 The University of Pittsburgh is seeking applicants for MS, PhD, and postdoctoral positions for its training program in dental informatics. These…

Times of crisis bring new plans for craniofacial medical care Cleft Palate–Craniofacial Journal – Medical care for cleft lip or palate is typically offered in stages, with carefully timed surgeries and long term comprehensive care provided…

Joan Otomo Corgel, DDS, MPH Installed as Secretary Treasurer of the American Academy of Periodontology CHICAGO – (November 14, 2011) – Joan Otomo Corgel, DDS, MPH of Manhattan Beach, California, was installed as Secretary Treasurer of the…

Nancy Newhouse, DDS, Installed as President Elect of the American Academy of Periodontology CHICAGO – (November 14, 2011) – Nancy Newhouse, DDS, of Independence, Missouri, was installed as President Elect of the American Academy of…

Pamela McClain, DDS, to be Named American Academy of Periodontology President during the Academy’s 97th Annual Meeting CHICAGO – (November 14, 2011) – Pamela McClain, DDS, of Aurora, Colorado will be named President of the American Academy…

Stuart J. Froum, DDS, Installed as Vice President of the American Academy of Periodontology CHICAGO – (November 14, 2011) – Stuart J. Froum, DDS, of New York, New York, was installed as Vice President of the American Academy of…

Donald S. Clem, III, DDS, Transitions to Immediate Past President of the American Academy of Periodontology CHICAGO – (November 14, 2011) – Donald S. Clem, III, DDS, of Fullerton, California completed his tenure as President of the American…