6 dental hygienists honored with the 2025 GUM/RDH Award of Distinction
Since its launch in 2002, the GUM/RDH Award of Distinction has stood as one of the most respected honors in the dental hygiene profession across the United States and Canada.…
UA Little Rock Alumna Uses SURF Grant to Research on the Effects of Bulimia on Human Teeth – News
Angelita Faller | October 9, 2025 Colleen Gilliland Colleen Gilliland, who graduated from UA Little Rock in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology, used a $4,000 grant from the…
Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities
Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns. A better understanding of dental shame could encourage more people…
Pediatric Dentistry Now Seeing Patients in Farmington
Pediatric dental patients can now go to the Dental Care Center at UConn Health’s Farmington campus for their care, enhancing both the patient and learning experience at the UConn School…
UMA Receives $250,000 Gift from Northeast Delta Dental to Address Maine Dental Hygiene Workforce Shortage
Assistant Professor of Dental Health Courtney Noonan looks on as a student practices her skills. UMA has received a $250,000 gift from Northeast Delta Dental to launch the Northeast Delta…