By Kristen Tribe, Texas A&M Dentistry News
Shimirimana Eliya’s childhood was plagued with pain. By age 3, his mouth was riddled with tooth decay, but with little knowledge of oral healthcare and no access to dental treatment in his home...
By Kristen Tribe, Texas A&M Dentistry News
Alumna Dr. Stephanie Ganter is a periodontist and co-host of “Between Two Teeth” on YouTube. She was named to the American Dental Association’s 2023 10 Under 10, which recognizes 10...
Hospital officials have indicated they will likely continue legal challenges to halt the election that will begin on May 31, 2023, and end on June 22, 2023.
Gold is an associate professor in the University of Florida Department of Community Dentistry & Behavioral Science.
Gold was one of just 12 new National Oral Health Conference diplomates who earned certification in 2022, joining 174 others.
Market 05 June 2023
For the first time since 2009, Minnesota's most vulnerable residents, including low-income individuals, people with disabilities, and seniors, will have comprehensive dental benefits. All Medicaid...
From the New York State Dental Association
A federal class-action lawsuit brought against the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) on behalf of Medicaid recipients in New York who were denied coverage for medically necessary dental...
The Texas Dental Association is honoring Dr. Cindy Cho and her family, including surviving son William, age 6, on its website.
Market 17 May 2023
The expiration of telehealth waivers for dentists: navigating the future of remote dental care
From beyond the bite, a blog from the Florida Dental Association
As the COVID-19 pandemic wanes and the healthcare landscape evolves, the telehealth waivers that allowed dentists to provide virtual care through non-compliant platforms are expiring. This article...
Market 16 May 2023
Nineteen state dental associations, including the Virginia Dental Association, sent a response letter to the Commission on Dental Accreditation May 1, continuing to urge them to move forward with a...
By CDA News
A breakdown in communication is often the underlying factor in negative online reviews, lawsuits or complaints. The Dentists Insurance Company’s Risk Management analysts explain how a confirming...
By Harvard School of Dental Medicine News
Dental visits can be intimidating, even scary, for children. Jeremiah Kim, DMD23, aims to change that by introducing superheroes that make oral health accessible and fun.
Market 10 May 2023
High prevalence rates of burnout and emotional exhaustion among the dental profession
Burnout syndrome is a state of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and reduced personal accomplishment that results from chronic stress at work. Observational studies were included in this...
By UCLA School of Dentistry News
Dr. Alan Felsenfeld, D.D.S., professor emeritus of oral and maxillofacial surgery at the UCLA School of Dentistry, was reappointed to the Dental Board of California by Governor Gavin Newsom on Feb....
Dental practice consolidation is accelerating, more fourth-year dental students are choosing to join Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) and the number of dentists who choose to specialize in...
By Sarah Wild, Nature
In 2021, only one-third of newly graduated mathematics and statistics PhD students in the U.S. entered academic jobs, excluding postdoctoral positions, compared with almost 60% in 2001, according to...
The ADA Health Policy Institute has long tracked the state of the U.S. dentist workforce. Now, for the first time, dentist demographic data from 2001 to 2022 is available in one interactive tool.
According to the new report, the global dental tourism industry generated $6.2 billion in 2021 and is anticipated to generate $21.5 billion by 2031, witnessing a CAGR of 13.9% from 2022 to 2031. The...
Dr. Chris Phelps held a dental marketing workshop at the start of the International Academy of Ceramic Implantology’s annual congress in Atlanta, which took place April 13 to 15.
Market 14 April 2023
Columbia University's College of Dental Medicine launches program to bridge disparities
By Columbia University CDM News
Columbia University’s College of Dental Medicine received a $500,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to launch a program to bridge disparities in vulnerable populations and people...
By Natasha Gilbert, Nature News
The United States remains the most popular destination, but the numbers of female scientists still lag behind those of their male counterparts.