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Dental Infection Control Awareness Month: Commitment to safetySeptember not only marks the beginning of cooler weather and fall fashion but also Dental Infection Control Awareness Month . Each year the...
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Six ways to wellnessAs dental students and soon-to-be dentists we are groomed to juggle many things at once and multi-task to the max. Know the patient’s...
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Equal education opportunities for pregnant and parenting studentsThe first test I took in dental school was a pregnancy test. I spent the first two semesters pregnant and gave birth to my daughter...
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Threads of my white coatThey say it takes a village to raise a child. I believe my journey to obtaining my white coat is a testament to that. I come from a family of...
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First-year tips: Didactics, pre-clinic, clinicCongratulations on making it into dental school! Take a moment to soak it all in because soon enough it’ll be time to get down to work. Dental...
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5 tips for applying to dental school as a foreign-trained dentist“Congratulations on your acceptance to our dental program.” No, I was not dreaming! In that one moment, all those tears and sleepless...
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Who’s serving whom? Fulfillment through public health dentistryWelcomeHealth Northwest Arkansas Free Health Center was my first dental observation at a nonprofit healthcare facility. Here I experienced...
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Easy-to-style essentials for summer tripsIsn’t packing for a trip weird? A trip of purported pleasure carries you to a distant land, to which you can only bring a small portion of...
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White coat syndrome causes and risksAround family and friends, people tend to be comfortable and relaxed. However, around doctors or anyone wearing a white coat, some patients...
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History and risks of bejeweled teethBlinged-out or bejeweled teeth aren’t just a modern-day fashion trend. Its origin dates to 800-200 B.C., when the Etruscan civilization in the...
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The value of bleachingI never thought of bleaching my teeth until my dental school friend raved about using whitening strips. Comparing my teeth to my friend’s, I...
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Writing: Wellness for the soulI have always loved to read. When I started, I remember being in awe of the characters created within the stories — how I could be a witness to...
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Allergy awareness in patient careAllergies are one of the most common conditions in the United States. They are the sixth leading cause of chronic illness with more than 50...
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A brief history of African Americans in dentistry in honor of JuneteenthAs we approach Juneteenth on June 19 and begin paying homage to prominent African Americans in dentistry, it is nearly impossible not to think...
