The report highlights a rapid increase of oral diseases, including caries, severe gum disease, tooth loss, and oral cancers, with global cases of oral diseases increasing by 1 billion over the last 30 years—a clear indication that many
people do not have access to prevention and treatment.
First Dentist Selected as a White House Fellow
“The White House Fellows program has shown me that so many of us can make an impact by participating in our government and that my skills as a public health expert, researcher-clinician and educator are valuable, versatile assets,” said Jacqueline Burgette, D.M.D., Ph.D.
Volunteers from the
dental and audiology programs at University of the Pacific stepped up to serve
Bay Area military veterans in advance of Veterans Day by hosting a free health
event in San Francisco.
5 Questions With ... Dr. Tawana K. Lee-Ware
The pediatric dentist and Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Indiana University School of Dentistry shares one thing people would be surprised to learn about her.