Dental Education: Page 17

What are the greatest hurdles facing orthodontics?

By Melissa Busch

What is the greatest challenge that orthodontists face? General dentists treating orthodontic patients. Orthodontists from every generation in the U.S. and Canada all agreed it's their most profound challenge, according to a study published in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.

September 8, 2022

UCLA School of Dentistry receives $1.67M from Delta Dental

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Dentistry received a $1.67 million gift from Delta Dental to increase access to comprehensive oral healthcare for geriatric and special needs populations.

September 7, 2022

NIDCR calling for dental research projects

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is soliciting research to be conducted in the dental school predoctoral and postdoctoral clinic setting.

August 25, 2022

Dental AssistED hosting seminar in September

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Register now for the Illinois-based Dental AssistED's continuing education seminar, "Dental Health and Mental Wealth -- Thriving With a Purpose," which is being held on Friday, September 23.

August 23, 2022

Dentistry is ready to leverage big data for better care

By Alex Dagostino

Dental institutions and practices are now well positioned to learn from one another by sharing data, co-developing improvement strategies, and disseminating findings, according to an article published on August 12 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 17, 2022

Dentistry is ready to leverage big data for better care

By Alex Dagostino

Dental institutions and practices are now well positioned to learn from one another by sharing data, co-developing improvement strategies, and disseminating findings, according to an article published on August 13 in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

August 16, 2022

NIDCR interested in cannabinoid research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) recently issued a notice of special interest-promoting research on the therapeutic properties of minor cannabinoids and terpenes, including their potential use in treating oral, dental, and craniofacial diseases.

August 4, 2022

Hygienists' mental health worse than dentists during COVID-19

By Alex Dagostino

In the first known U.S. survey to analyze the long-term mental health of dental professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, dentists and hygienists frequently reported poor mental health during peaks of COVID-19 transmission. However, hygienists had higher rates of anxiety and depression.

August 1, 2022

Evidence lacks on benefit of school dental screenings for kids

By Melissa Busch

Will children visit the dentist more often if they undergo oral health screenings at school? There's not enough research that shows screenings improve dental attendance, according to a review published on July 27 in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews.

August 1, 2022

DANB hosts dental assistant workforce forum

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) and the Dental Advancement through Learning and Education Foundation on July 14 hosted a dentistry, oral health, and healthcare forum in Chicago.

July 25, 2022

How dental schools are minimizing COVID-19 transmission

By Alex Dagostino

At the end of 2019 as COVID-19 spread globally, the World Health Organization released infection control protocols to reduce the rate of infection. A study published July 18 in the International Dental Journal details how dental schools rapidly adjusted to ensure the safety of students, staff, and patients.

July 20, 2022

5 ways to make your practice more LGBTQ+ friendly

By Alex Dagostino

Healthcare utilization is lower among the LGBTQ+ community, but there are simple steps dental practices can take to make their practices welcoming for all patients, according to diversity and inclusion advocates Drs. Marita Inglehart and Scott Schwartz.

June 28, 2022

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