Find uplifting stories about heroes, innovations, and solutions
4 results for "dentistry"
A medieval Scotsman underwent remarkable dental work 500 years ago, receiving a gold wire bridge that held a replacement tooth in place. The discovery shows people have cared about their smiles for centuries.
A Singapore preschool health program used tele-dentistry to help low-income families get their kids dental care, and follow-through jumped from 13% to 58%. The secret wasn't just technology but combining it with personal support from teachers and health workers who know each family.
Loyola Marymount University's Academic Community of Excellence celebrated 22 years of launching students into top graduate programs, with two recent alumni now studying medicine and dentistry at UCLA. The program honored graduating seniors and welcomed 20 new scholars committed to pursuing advanced degrees.
Scientists at NYU College of Dentistry discovered a treatment that could help oral cancer patients manage severe pain without building up dangerous tolerance to opioids. The breakthrough uses existing FDA-approved drugs already on the market.