Noticing a void in the dental community and "no true space for Black women in dentistry to have an outlet," Dr. Sharel Sly created Sistahs in Dentistry. In 2017, the Houston dentist found a way to identify and centralize Black women in dentistry who share unique experiences in the profession.... CONTINUE READING
Millions of Americans lack access to proper dental care, especially seniors. Without private insurance packages that include dental coverage, over half of seniors 65 and older are skipping the dentist.[1] According to a MemberBenefits article, a common checkup at the dentist can cost a patient... CONTINUE READING
For many adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, long-term effects can negatively impact daily life. Feelings of guilt, shame, and depression present challenges to everyday activities - including a visit to the dentist. Dental patients may not feel comfortable disclosing past trauma, but... CONTINUE READING
Viktoriia Senych grew up hating dental visits. In this Dental Student Spotlight she discusses how she decided on a career in dentistry to change the dental patient experience. This past year, Dr. Senych earned her degree from the Marquette University School of Dentistry and since has begun work in... CONTINUE READING
Some are born a Jackson, some are born a Kardashian, others, like sisters Emily and Abbey are born a Dorer. The dental family has been in the profession in Pennsylvania for more than 60 years: their father, Dr. Kurt Dorer, is a general dentist, their mother, M.J. Dorer, is a hygienist at the... CONTINUE READING
Dental student Rajbir Nagra tries to focus on the positive to help overcome challenges. As a new U.S. citizen studying dentistry at University of California, San Francisco, Rajbir Nagra volunteers, in addition to her dental school clinic time, to connect with the community. Nagra began dental... CONTINUE READING
Watching family members receive hospital care for various maladies throughout her childhood in Singapore, Constance Teoh was inspired by many compassionate healthcare practitioners. She realized then that she wanted to join their ranks. Today at Columbia University College of Dental Medicine in... CONTINUE READING
Encouraged to shadow his local dentist during his college years, David Yarmark fell in love with the craft. Currently a dental resident at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, Yarmark encourages other dental school graduates to consider residency programs. “I was always... CONTINUE READING
Broken arm, scratch on the face, a black and blue mark. Ouch. But what about the things people can’t see? Mental health is becoming increasingly normalized in society. Nearly one in five adults in the United States struggle with a form of mental illness according to a National Institute of... CONTINUE READING
In high school, Kuljit Singh learned the power of self-confidence and the role a dentist can play in creating it. Today, that lesson to make a difference in people's lives guides Kuljit Singh BDS, DDS, during his dental residency at Harlem Health Hospital. “My friend was constantly made fun... CONTINUE READING