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.
Tag: Community Health
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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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 …
Oral Health Projects To Address Dental Related Emergency Department Visits In Upstate New York
These oral health projects were geared towards reducing potentially preventable dental-related emergency department visits in the Broome county region of upstate New York.
Student Community Outreach for Public Education: Overview of DDS 2021
Our project illustrates DDS 2021’s involvement in community service and public outreach events despite being hit with a global pandemic halfway through our dental school career. We demonstrated how we were able to adapt to a new normal, where most outreach would be done in a distanced and safe manner, following public health guidelines. We created virtual events to reach out to communities and provide public education. We partnered with the Dugoni school to run a Covid-19 vaccine clinic throughout winter and spring quarters to help vaccinate not only the school but also members of our community. With these initiatives, we were able to help fight the pandemic while also providing public education regarding dental health during these unique times.
SCOPE 2020-2021: Virtual Community Outreach Amidst a Global Pandemic
SCOPE succeeded in hosting and collaborating with events
and projects which allowed officers to develop professionally and serve
underserved communities in the Bay Area and beyond, despite pandemic restrictions.
Evaluation of Dentists’ Adherence to Practicing Sustainability and Environmentally-Friendly Dentistry
A survey encompassing questions on demographics, general use of sustainable products, using eco-friendly dental products and thoughts on environmental burden, was circulated to dental students, dental hygiene students, residents, faculty and staff at Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, on Earth Day 2021.
Take Careful Steps As We Return To Normal After COVID-19
An overview of precautions to take as we reopen in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.