Editorials

Editorials     12 November 2025

“Carnival of the Senses” Welcomes Autism Community

Penn Dental Medicine hosted the Carnival of the Senses, a vibrant health fair dedicated to individuals with autism and their families. 

Editorials     11 November 2025

22nd Annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day

The UCSF School of Dentistry showcased its dedication to basic research and clinical innovation during the 22nd Annual Research and Clinical Excellence Day (RCED) on October 8, 2025.

Editorials     10 November 2025

5 tips for healthy smiles this Halloween

There are a lot of good things about Halloween, but all those treats can be tricky – especially when it comes to dental health and the potential for cavities.

Editorials     07 November 2025

A day of care and gratitude for veterans

HSDM’s Give Veterans a Smile event brought together more than 50 volunteers to deliver free dental care to U.S. military veterans who often face barriers accessing oral health services

Editorials     06 November 2025

Dr. Rogerio Castilho named director of the dental school’s Global Initiatives program

Faculty member Dr. Rogerio Castilho has been appointed Director of the Global Initiatives in Oral and Craniofacial Health (GIOCH) program at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry.

Editorials     05 November 2025

New study identifies how stem cells mobilize to mend a fracture

Much like EMTs rushing to the scene after an accident, stem cells hurry to the site of a skull fracture to start mending the damage. A new finding has uncovered the signaling mechanism that triggers...

Editorials     04 November 2025

NIH grant helps ASOD researchers study TMD pain in adolescents

Adams School of Dentistry’s Caroline Sawicki, DDS, PhD, recently received an NIH-NIDCR R03 grant to study personalized treatment for temporomandibular disorder (TMD) pain in adolescents.

Editorials     03 November 2025

Making history: How the School of Dentistry worked with U-M athletes to develop the modern sports mouthguard

It’s been more than 65 years since the late Dr. William Godwin, a University of Michigan School of Dentistry faculty member, embraced the challenge of how to protect athletes’ teeth from injury....

Editorials     31 October 2025

In Quest for Better NSAIDs, Researchers Decouple Inflammation from Pain

Silencing a receptor in prostaglandins reduces pain but allows inflammation to run its course in animal and cellular studies.

Editorials     30 October 2025

Dental Fear is Widespread—But Most People Want Treatment

New research explores the prevalence of dental fear and memories underlying it, underscoring the need for accessible treatment.

Editorials     29 October 2025

Smarter Prescribing, Healthier Outcomes: Lecture Explores Antibiotic Stewardship in Dentistry

With the Centers for Disease Control estimating that more than 2.8 million antibiotic-resistant infections occur in the U.S. each year, more focus is given to antibiotic stewardship programs to...

Editorials     28 October 2025

Third Annual Haptics Competition Puts Students’ Dental Skills to the Test

Diana Torosyan (DDS ’28) takes home top honors in competition that expanded for the first time to include University of North Carolina dental students.

Editorials     27 October 2025

These Dental Patients Were Left Behind. These Clinics Changed That

With a new name, Tufts Special Care Dental Clinics continues a 50-year mission of treating people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Editorials     24 October 2025

Investing in people, building community

From mentoring workshops to leadership insights, the last week’s IU School of Dentistry (IUSD) fall faculty conference and staff retreat brought faculty and staff together respectively for two days...

Editorials     23 October 2025

A “White” Start with a Traditional Cloaking Ceremony

On Sept. 10, 2025, Rutgers School of Dental Medicine (RSDM) welcomed the Class of 2029 and the Internationally Educated Dentists joining the Class of 2027 with a time-honored tradition—the White...

Editorials     22 October 2025

Singhal Receives $2.2M NIH Grant for Oral Cancer Study

She will examine how Medicaid adult dental coverage and preventive dental visits influence diagnosis and survival outcomes for oral and pharyngeal cancers.

Editorials     17 October 2025

Cruz-Almeida Director of UFCD CTR

In her new role she is providing direction and supporting initiatives that elevating UFCD's translational research agenda.

Editorials     16 October 2025

Advocating for Oral Health from Root Canals to Capitol Halls

Endodontist Brandon Barnett was set to focus his health law project at Yale School of Public Health on access to care through Medicaid.

Editorials     15 October 2025

Grant Propels Postdoc Research to National Stage

The University of Florida College of Dentistry is kicking off National Postdoc Appreciation Week by celebrating a national feature that highlights the success of its own investment in postdoctoral...

Editorials     14 October 2025

CDM Professor Wins Provost's Teaching and Learning Award

Carol Kunzel, PhD, professor of Foundational Sciences in Dental Medicine and Sociomedical Sciences at CUMC has received an Innovative Course Design award from Columbia’s Office of Teaching,...