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White Paper on Minimally Invasive Dental Care
Championing Minimally Invasive Care: Aligning Advocacy to Transform Oral Health The Minimally Invasive Care Advocacy white paper advocates for a shift in dental care practices toward more preventive, patient-centered, and […]
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. […]
Watch: “Why is healthcare disjointed?”
Watch Dr. Suzie Bergman’s recent TEDx talk about her personal and professional experience with TMD advocating for a more integrated approach to healthcare. By sharing her story, she highlights the […]
WHITE PAPER: The Economic Rationale for a Global Commitment to Invest in Oral Health
This white paper from the World Economic Forum, written in partnership with the American Dental Association, Colgate-Palmolive Company and Henry Schein, outlines the economic rationale for investing in oral health. […]
Dr. Judith Haber Appointed to Healthy Smiles, Healthy Hearts™ Initiative
Judith Haber, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., F.A.A.N., Executive Director of the Oral Health Nursing Education and Practice Program (OHNEP), has been appointed to the National Scientific Advisory Group of the American Heart […]
Early Detection of Oral Cancer
A new test developed by University of Illinois Chicago researchers allows dentists to screen for the most common form of oral cancer with a simple and familiar tool: the brush. […]
Medical-Dental Integration Shepherds Dentistry Into Healthcare to Improve Outcomes
The November 2023 issue of Inside Dentistry features an article that examines how the incorporation of dental preventive care into medical care not only closes gaps regarding access but also […]
Integrating Oral Health Into Primary Care Is ‘Critical,’ But ‘There Is a Long Way To Go’
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force announced on November 7, 2023, that there was not yet enough evidence to officially recommend oral health screening and preventive interventions for adults and […]
