by Jasmin Fernandes | Oct 14, 2025 | In The News
Community water fluoridation has been a cornerstone of public health for decades because it protects people across their lifespan — especially children and older adults who may not have regular dental visits or even access to basic oral hygiene products. In Missouri,...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Oct 9, 2025 | In The News
“Oral health is a fundamental component of overall well-being; however, disparities persist among marginalized populations, including the LGBTQ+ community. Many LGBTQ+ individuals face health disparities linked to societal stigma and discrimination that equate...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Oct 8, 2025 | In The News
Hugh J. Silk wishes he had a time machine. If he did, he’d go back to the year 1840 and persuade the staff at what is now the University of Maryland School of Medicine to accept a recommendation to include dental instruction in their curriculum. Instead, the medical...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Sep 30, 2025 | In The News
In the United Kingdom, reports of people resorting to DIY dentistry — pulling teeth at home, gluing broken fillings, or leaving cavities untreated — have become alarmingly common. A British Dental Association survey found 82% of UK dentists have treated patients who...
by Jasmin Fernandes | Sep 27, 2025 | In The News
A few months ago, Oklahoma officials removed the state’s recommendation for fluoride in drinking water as part of the “Make Oklahoma Healthy Again” campaign, which was announced alongside the U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. But according to a...
