Editorials 10 October 2023
Research is an endless quest. That’s why it has always fascinated Georgios Kotsakis. The moment he figures out an answer, he feels a new question he needs to creatively tackle pops up.
For the ninth consecutive year, the students, faculty and staff at UNC Adams School of Dentistry came together October 4 for DEAH Day, an annual day of service honoring the lives of Deah Barakat, DDS...
Editorials 09 October 2023
Three Dental Hygiene graduate students receive state King-Chavez-Parks grants
Three students in the School of Dentistry’s graduate dental hygiene program have each received a significant state grant that encourages the development of faculty teaching careers in postsecondary...
Editorials 04 October 2023
Longevity of dental materials – what is it really about and what can we do about it?
Resin composite materials are the material of choice for restoring posterior and anterior cavities due to their proven good mechanical and esthetical characteristics.
Editorials 05 October 2023
Alumna Dr. Stephanie Ganter, periodontist and the upbeat co-host of “Between Two Teeth,” was named to the American Dental Association’s 2023 10 Under 10.
Editorials 04 October 2023
Author: Chris CaseyExpert calls for change to Medicare, citing elderly as the largest US demographic lacking dental insurance
Proper oral hygiene technique boosts chances for avoiding gum disease, dental researchers say
Editorials 28 September 2023
Dorothy Tu Appointed School's First Associate Dean of Finance and Administration
Dorothy Tu, M.H.A., a UCLA alumna and experienced healthcare executive in the University of California system, has joined the UCLA School of Dentistry as its first associate dean of finance and...
Editorials 28 September 2023
Welcome Kent L. Knoernschild, New Chair of Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences
Kent L. Knoernschild, D.M.D., M.S., F.A.C.P will assume the role of chair of the Department of Preventive and Restorative Dental Sciences on October 2, 2023.
Editorials 28 September 2023
Deans of health schools discuss climate change in their fields
Deans and leaders from the schools of Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Dental Medicine, Nursing, and Social Policy & Practice discussed climate and health at a Climate Week event.
Editorials 27 September 2023
Dr. Ludovic de Carle, a second-year prosthodontics resident, is the 15th recipient of the David H. Wands Fellowship in Graduate Prosthodontics at the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
Editorials 22 September 2023
Since the road to returning to a bull market seems to be long, it is useful to prepare properly and get the right equipment, just like when facing a long journey.
Editorials 20 September 2023
Within the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, target 5.5 aims to ensure women's full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decision-making in political,...
Editorials 15 September 2023
The first reaction during a period of high market volatility could be to panic. But it’s better to avoid that and to instead plan.
Editorials 13 September 2023
Oral health and systemic health are strongly linked to lifestyles which, if not correct, can increase the risk of periodontal and systemic diseases. ...
Editorials 08 September 2023
The technology behind the blockchain is appealing. It exploits the characteristics of a computer network of nodes to manage a ledger that collects data without requiring a central control or...
Editorials 25 August 2023
The Dow Jones lost 22.6% within a single trading day. This is the largest percentage decline ever recorded; neither before nor after has there been a more significant drop.
Stocks yield more than other assets, provided that the investment duration is sufficiently long. Therefore, proper planning must consider the time horizon.
Editorials 15 August 2023
By Dr. Lindsey Robinson, associate editor, Journal of the California Dental Association
From a macro lens, there are major forces driving change in the health care system today. These are a result of the increasing cost of health care, variability in quality produced by a fragmented...
Dental staff will provide motivational reinforcement for the correct lifestyles for appropriate management of dental and periodontal health during orthodontic treatment.