A Nov. 12 ribbon cutting ceremony for Columbia University’s Mobile Dental Center underscored renewed efforts to address oral health disparities in Northern Manhattan and the South Bronx.
James Fine, Senior Associate Dean for Postdoctoral Academic and Student Affairs, discusses the effect of the pandemic on academic dentistry and the importance of emphasizing oral health to the public.
Hundreds attended the CDM-led sessions exploring implant dentistry approaches and issues at an educational program hosted by the Zimmer Biomet Institute.
Dr. Biana Roykh, an associate professor of dental medicine at Columbia University, said that while the findings are encouraging, it's important to note that the survey was conducted in early June.
Sydney Shapiro is advocating change on behalf of dental students across the country while navigating the pandemic's complications to her endeavors as a student and a leader.
Undeterred by the COVID-19 pandemic, members of CDM’s Hispanic Student Dental Association are finding ways to promote oral health in the community without compromising safety.
While dental services across New York City have been limited due to COVID-19, an innovative telehealth program at CDM emerged to bridge gaps in care during the pandemic and beyond.