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Improving Veterans’ Oral Health: A Commitment to Service
Dr. Rick Valachovic, DMD, EdD, sheds light on the significant strides being made in veterans’ oral health care, highlighting both the challenges and the progress being made at NYU Dentistry. […]
Indigenous Peoples Day & Oral Health
Indigenous Peoples Day, celebrated on the second Monday of October, has its origins as a response to Columbus Day. The first official celebration occurred in 1992, coinciding with the 500th […]
Hispanic Heritage Month
Latinas and Latinos have always held significant roles throughout our country’s history, dating all the way back to the American Revolution. Hispanic Heritage Month is important because it provides an […]
HHS & CMS News | August 2024
August 1, 2024 — HHS Finalizes New Policies to Support Underserved Communities, Mitigate Drug Shortages, and Promote Patient Safety in Hospitals New Mandatory Model to Improve Health Outcomes Post-Surgery and […]
WEF Article | Investing in Oral Health: Here’s Why the Time is Now
Almost half the world’s population – 3.5 billion people – are impacted by oral diseases that not only imperil their ability to eat or speak but also put them at […]
Quality Oral Health for the LGBTQ+ Population
Many LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma and discrimination that equate to a denial of their civil and human rights. Identified as a “health disparity population,” this […]
