Student Community Outreach for Public Education: Past, Present, & Future
We analyzed the history of dental student community outreach and challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Category: Projects
Continued Effort with Innovative Approaches to Promote Oral Health in Pandemic Time
Through my project, I would like to share my continued effort of participating in various community projects involving oral health care education, dental screenings and presentations during the pandemic time by using innovative methods. This project also reflects my learning …
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Time to take the root canals back: A systematic approach to endodontic pain
As doctors, we are often presented with an issue and generally know how to treat it. In endodontics, taking the appropriate time to get to the right diagnosis is crucial. Depending upon the diagnosis, there will be either urgent treatment …
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Overcoming Disability Through Oral Health Care
A graduating DDS student approached me at the end of my second year to see if I was willing to take on a case. The patient was described as complex. I asked for the patient’s phone number to schedule an …
Oral Rehabilitation of a Patient with Special Needs
A graduating DDS student approached me at the end of my second year to see if I was willing to take on a case. The patient was described as complex. I asked for the patient’s phone number to schedule an …
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Diabetes, Periodontitis and The Oral Microbiome
The association between diabetes mellitus and periodontitis has been studied thoroughly. However, the role of the oral microbiome in linking these two diseases still is not clear. The objective of this literature review is to search the current studies on …
A Clinical Guide to Proper Diagnosis and Treatment Planning of Patients with Gingival Health, Gingivitis, and Periodontitis
My project focused on giving students in the clinic a simplified guide to treating their patients’ periodontal health. We found that most students struggle readily with proper measurement, diagnosis, and treatment planning in regards to periodontal health. I also found …
CBCT Analysis of Root Resorption in Orthodontic Patients with Short Root Anomaly
The objective of this study was to evaluate the amount of root resorption after orthodontic treatment in patients with Short Root Anomaly (SRA) in comparison with control patients using Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). We hypothesized that patients with SRA …
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Dental treatment of patients with prune belly syndrome
A review of literature was done using four search engines (PubMed, Google Scholar, Scopus, Science Direct) and keywords (individually and in combinations): prune belly syndrome, PBS, Eagle-Barrett syndrome, dental manifestation, clinical manifestation, psychological aspects. The search was run with no …
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Special Olympics Special Smiles: Virtual Special Smiles Self-Assessment Program and Poll (VSSSAPP)
The Special Smiles discipline of Healthy Athletes provides comprehensive oral health care information, including offering free dental screenings and instructions on correct brushing and flossing techniques to participating Special Olympics athletes. COVID-19 forced Special Olympics to cancel its in-person Healthy …