New Study Explores Link Between Mental Health and Oral Health

Patients with mental illness tend to experience higher rates of oral diseases and poorer treatment outcomes compared to other patients. Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, School of Dental Medicine will lead a team of health care professionals to investigate the possible link between mental health issues and poor oral health.

Carl Sandburg College’s Employability Skills Academy Prepares Students

At an advisory board meeting for the Carl Sandburg College’s Dental Hygiene Program a few years ago, one dentist noted the need to train incoming hygienists on office etiquette and professionalism. This sparked the idea for the Employability Skills Academy to be included as an option for students.

Residency Program Focuses on Underserved Rural Patients

Since 2005, the Northwest Dental Residency Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program has addressed the challenges practicing dentists face by providing advanced training, cutting-edge technologies and breaking down barriers to advanced dental services in rural communities and the patients in need.

5 Questions With … Dr. James R. Lott

The Assistant Dean of Education and Associate Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry shares the best career advice he ever received.