Tag: dental schools
Mentoring Program Addresses Dental Faculty Retention
A mentoring program being developed at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine (UB SDM) will support the professional development of dental faculty...
Community Clinics Provide Vital Dental Care for Hispanic Children
Hispanic children in low-income families are more likely to experience tooth decay and dental disease, which can contribute to physical and mental illness into...
Dental Schools Seek to Limit Oral Health Disparities for Patients with...
In 2017, the National Council on Disability (NCD) reported that 75 percent of dental students had little or no preparation in administering care to...
Dental Colleges Welcome Teledentistry as the Next Step in Expanding Health...
Just as telehealth has revolutionized medical care in recent years, the new field of teledentistry stands to forever change the way Americans access oral...
NYU Dentistry Launches Center Dedicated to a More Equitable Future of...
Research has long shown that oral health care is integral to overall health and well-being, yet millions of people who need dental care continue to...
Texas A&M College of Dentistry Creates New Focus on Overlooked Patient...
The Texas A&M University (TAMU) College of Dentistry, located in Dallas, recently announced plans to increase access to dental care for teens and adults...
Dentistry is Sorely Lacking in Diversity, but Experts Offer Solutions
Dentistry is a healthcare field that lags behind in diversity, with less than 15 percent of dental students coming from underrepresented backgrounds, according to...
