Editorials

Editorials     24 February 2026

Children with Crohn’s Have Distinct Gut Bacteria from Kids with Other Digestive Disorders

Study uncovers microbiome differences in pediatric Crohn’s, offering pathway for personalized treatments

Editorials     23 February 2026

Student tour cements dental dreams for educator

Texas A&M College of Dentistry’s mission is to educate those pursuing dental, dental hygiene, graduate and dental specialty degrees and serve the community by providing quality oral health...

Editorials     20 February 2026

A ‘Flight Simulator’ for the Brain Reveals How We Learn—and Why Minds Sometimes Go Off Course

New computer model helps reveal how the brain both adapts and misfires, laying the groundwork for more precise treatments for mental health disorders

Editorials     19 February 2026

Hold the Cream and Sugar: Black Coffee Linked to Lower Risk of Death

Study links coffee consumption to lower risk of all-cause mortality; benefits diminished with additives 

Editorials     18 February 2026

Tufts Chemists Design a Next Generation of Weight Loss Drugs

Combining elements of four hormones into a single drug, researchers hope to address not only obesity, but associated conditions like type 2 diabetes, cancer, and cardiovascular disease

Editorials     17 February 2026

AI Symposium Explores New Frontiers in Oral Health and Medicine

Leaders in artificial intelligence, clinical care, education and research gathered Jan. 16 at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco for the inaugural AI in...

Editorials     16 February 2026

New Partnership Serves Kids with Special Healthcare Needs

Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) has teamed up with Crossroads, a public school for children with autism spectrum disorder, to remove barriers to oral healthcare for students with high...

Editorials     13 February 2026

A student‑run hub in a rich research ecosystem

The SRG is UFCD’s student‑run chapter of the American Association for Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research, or AADOCR. 

Editorials     12 February 2026

Grant Supports Innovative Training to Expand Access to Oral Health Care

A new grant awarded to Marcie S. Rubin, DrPH, MPH, MPA, associate professor of Behavioral Sciences in Dental Medicine at the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine will support the...

Editorials     11 February 2026

University of Pittsburgh Awarded Richard King Mellon Foundation Grant for Dental Antibiotic Stewardship

The University of Pittsburgh has received a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to support the project “Dental Antibiotic Stewardship: Doctors' Needs,” led by Deborah Polk, AB, PhD,...

Editorials     10 February 2026

AI-Powered Data-Mining Study Illuminates Clinical Complexity of Tooth Decay

An artificial intelligence-powered “data cleaning-and-analysis” process fixed data quality problems in a large health dataset and evaluated the data to identify previously unrecognized clinical...

Editorials     09 February 2026

A Smile Worth Sharing: How UCSF’s Community Dental Clinic Delivers Free, High-Quality Care

San Francisco’s Community Dental Clinic (CDC) is where dignity meets dentistry—powered by UCSF students and alumni who give their time, talent, and resources.

Editorials     06 February 2026

Dr. James Newman Wins UW MLK Jr. Tribute Award

Dr. James E. Newman of the Department of Restorative Dentistry has been named as the 2026 recipient of the School of Dentistry’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Service Award. 

Editorials     05 February 2026

Global partnerships drive program’s success, longevity

The spirit of service and engagement at Adams School of Dentistry extends far beyond our walls, reaching out across the globe, establishing our school as a reliable partner for the world’s oral...

Editorials     04 February 2026

Dr. Lisa Simon to lead HSDM’s Initiative to Integrate Oral Health and Medicine

Harvard alumna and physician-dentist discusses her new role and the importance of integrated care

Editorials     03 February 2026

Dr. Alireza Sadr Named Director of Digital Dentistry

Dr. Alireza Sadr of the Department of Restorative Dentistry has been appointed as the first-ever UW School of Dentistry Director of Digital Dentistry and Innovation, effective Jan. 1, 2026.

Editorials     02 February 2026

Dentist and PhD candidate helps patients find their voices

When Erika Rezende Silva, DDS, enters the sound booth at Adams School of Dentistry’s Oral and Craniofacial Biomedicine Laboratory, she hears a familiar and personal story.

Editorials     30 January 2026

Faculty Member’s Research Advances Link Between Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis

A University of Michigan School of Dentistry faculty member is part of a new study that advances understanding of the links between gum disease and rheumatoid arthritis.

Editorials     29 January 2026

Metabolic Analyses of Animal Fossils Helps Scientists Reconstruct Million-Year-Old Environments

Thanks to molecules trapped in ancient animal bones, fossils tell stories about disease, diet, and climate

Editorials     28 January 2026

College drops dental care deposit fees for adults

The forerunner of what’s now Texas A&M College of Dentistry opened 120 years ago in Dallas with the mission of educating dentists to provide quality care to patients in North Texas and beyond....