Community Oral Health

Climate Change and Its Impact on Oral Health

Climate Change and Its Impact on Oral Health

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OSrOFKsLTEpOlBNdqlZ3b?si=jB8jYbJ2Sn-QQ1xJFPpZgg Introduction The world is warming at an unprecedented rate. The Sixth Assessment Report of the IPCC confirmed a 1.09°C rise in global surface temperature over the period 1901–2018, and...

Precision Medicine

Precision Medicine

https://open.spotify.com/episode/64JU83wz6pGUmXBulBWJE5?si=Xz2pDctbRsaDmkVllkKfeg Oral health clinicians tend to organize their schedule in a one-size-fits-all manner. We tend to schedule appointment times based on the type of treatment or personal skill level: one...

Children’s Dental Health: A Lifelong Commitment to Oral Care

Children’s Dental Health: A Lifelong Commitment to Oral Care

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3oXm8ErNkPUio6rVeUXCGk?si=I73KQz4PR6-LJ8utOmlROw “It’s just a baby tooth. It will fall out, and a new one will grow in.” This common sentiment, heard from parents, caregivers, and even teachers, may seem harmless. However, it overlooks...

Adopting Innovation Initiatives

Adopting Innovation Initiatives

8-Minute Listen Expertise can teleport. Metaphorically speaking. Technology is, however, reshaping healthcare and education, enabling expert knowledge and services to reach anyone, anywhere. In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, synchronous telemedicine,...

Return of Investment in Pursuing Oral Health Education

Return of Investment in Pursuing Oral Health Education

9-minute listen A traditional return on investment ROI is a calculation of the net returns from an investment divided by the costs [1], and many students and practitioners rely on this calculation when deciding to pursue further education. Ultimately, ROI in (graduate...

Oral Health Education Impact on Oral Health

Oral Health Education Impact on Oral Health

8-Minute Listen The promotion of oral health through education or consumer informational nudges [1] has been shown to effectively increase oral health awareness, encourage self-care hygiene techniques, and foster habits that support long-term oral health. Oral health...

Role of Fluoride in Dental Public Health

Role of Fluoride in Dental Public Health

Have you ever wondered what fluoride is, why your dentist or hygienist recommends it, or why it’s added to tap water in some communities? In this brief blog, we’ll explore these questions. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral known for its...

Our Smiles, Our Rides, Our Earth: The Eco-Impact of Dental Care

Our Smiles, Our Rides, Our Earth: The Eco-Impact of Dental Care

Introduction Have you ever thought about how your mouth can impact the environment? This blog looks at how individual, professional, and organizational responsibilities and policies can impact the only planet we have to live on. Climate change is an escalating crisis...

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