Dental Education: Page 35

Dentists play crucial role in COVID-19 vaccine awareness

By Theresa Pablos

Dentists are well poised to discuss and advocate for COVID-19 vaccines, according to a study published on March 24 in the Journal of the American Dental Association. More than half of parents said a healthcare professional could influence their decision to allow a child to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.

April 12, 2021

Burnout making dental students think twice about dentistry

By Hannah Welk

Students training for dental professions are at increased risk for poor mental health that could lead them to leave their programs, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published recently in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

April 7, 2021

Researchers create safe space for children with autism

With vinyl chairs, disinfectant-scented air, unfamiliar lights, and high-pitched tools, a dental office can be overwhelming for children with autism. Researchers from the University of Southern California are working to make the environment more welcoming for these patients.

April 5, 2021

ADA lobbies for student loan reform

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The ADA is urging the U.S. Department of Education to prioritize student loan reform and to simplify the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program application process.

April 4, 2021

Beetroot juice changes mouth bacteria for healthy aging

By Rebekah Moan

Drinking beetroot juice can lead to higher levels of oral bacteria associated with good vascular and cognitive health, according to a new study in Redox Biology. The researchers also discovered the juice leads to lower levels of bacteria connected with disease and inflammation.

April 4, 2021

HRSA announces primary care dental trainee grant

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced a new $700,000 dentistry career development award. The deadline for applications is May 21, 2021.

April 1, 2021

Benco extends rewards program to students

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Benco Dental announced it is expanding its customer rewards program, Benco Select, to students to help them overcome hurdles when approaching graduation.

April 1, 2021

Study shows lack of racial, ethnic diversity in dentistry

By Theresa Pablos

People who identify as Black, Latino, and Native American are severely underrepresented in dentistry compared to the U.S. workforce as a whole, according to a study published on March 31 in JAMA Network Open.

March 31, 2021

Could monoclonal antibodies stimulate tooth regeneration?

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

A monoclonal antibody may be able to stimulate tooth regeneration, according to research published online recently in Science Advances.

March 30, 2021

Biolase debuts pilot program for Einstein endo residents

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Biolase has announced a pilot program to train endodontic residents at Einstein Healthcare Network to use Waterlase dental lasers.

March 30, 2021

Light-up material may be game changer for tooth repairs

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

Incorporating the fluorescent molecule pyromellitic acid into the substitute bone material octacalcium phosphate may lead to improved bone and teeth repairs, according to a recently published study in Communications Chemistry.

March 28, 2021

University at Buffalo secures $1.5M grant for oral cancer research

By DrBicuspid.com staff writers

The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded the University at Buffalo in New York a $1.5 million grant to use toward oral cancer research.

March 28, 2021

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