Editorials

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,...

Editorials     13 October 2025

Penn Dental on Cedar bridges medicine and dentistry, lightens ER demands

Penn Dental Medicine at PHMC on Cedar is one of five community care programs the School of Dental Medicine operates. At Penn Dental on Cedar, part of the mission is to integrate dental and medical...

Editorials     10 October 2025

UCSF Dentistry Welcomes Future Dentists at White Coat 2025

With proud smiles and crisp white coats, ninety-three learners from the DDS Class of 2029 and the International Dentist Pathway Class of 2028 marked the start of their dental careers at the UCSF...

Editorials     09 October 2025

WDIA Has Washington Dentists Covered

As a student at the UW School of Dentistry, you were likely much more focused on your oral health training than on the risks that could affect your ability to practice or earn a living.

Editorials     08 October 2025

Penn Periodontal Conference Presents Leading Research in the Field

Penn Dental Medicine brought together nearly 180 attendees from across the country and around the world for the 7th Penn Periodontal Conference, providing a forum to exchange the latest science in...

Editorials     07 October 2025

DDS-ASPIRE: A New Generation of Dental Leaders for California’s Underserved Communities

California lawmakers have approved a $1.8 million grant to UCSF School of Dentistry to support the launch of Doctor of Dental Surgery Advocacy, Science, Public Interest, and Research (DDS-ASPIRE), a...

Editorials     06 October 2025

Priyanka Prajapati Expands Oral Health Care Around the World

Priyanka Prajapati, a student in the UW School of Dentistry’s International Dentist DDS (UWIDDS) program, has done a tremendous job using interprofessional collaboration to help improve access to...

Editorials     03 October 2025

Help stock the Filling Station for those in need

To help stock the Filling Station, a food pantry open to anyone in our ASOD family who is experiencing food insecurity or needs help making ends meet, Adams School of Dentistry is holding a food...