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Contact Point, Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Contact Point, Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Contact Point
No abstract provided.
Trident - August 2015, Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Trident - August 2015, Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Trident
The newsletter of the Pacific Orthodontic Alumni Chapter at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.
The Importance Of Educating Dental And Dental Hygiene Students On The Correlation Between Vitamin D Deficiency And Dental Caries, Sara Brown
Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects
Recent studies from the U.S. National Library of Medicine have shown that vitamin D deficiency is rapidly increasing among the adult population. Vitamin D deficiency has many effects on the body, such as bone pain and muscle weakness. A strong correlation has been noticed in humans with vitamin D deficiency and decreased exposure to natural sunlight, which is vital to absorb the vitamin D they have ingested. Those suffering from milk allergies or are following a strict vegan diet may also have some implication of a vitamin D deficiency. Recent studies (Hujoel, 2012) have also shown that there is a …
A Brief Visit To Chiang Mai: Oral Public Health In Action In Northern Thailand, Arthur Cooper
A Brief Visit To Chiang Mai: Oral Public Health In Action In Northern Thailand, Arthur Cooper
College of Health Sciences Presentations
Thailand has become well-known in Asia for its innovative public health programs and has also made significant strides towards improving oral health. The Thai approach to providing accessible healthcare for all its citizens could serve as a potential model for other countries throughout Southeast Asia. Based on a 3 week visit to shadow a practicing public health dentist, I was able to gain an insight into how their universal healthcare system functions – both its successes and challenges. Brief interactions with 20 patients who were receiving oral care helped put a face to the system and provided an additional perspective …
Contact Point, Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Contact Point, Arthur A. Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Contact Point
No abstract provided.
Trident - February 2015, Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Trident - February 2015, Dugoni School Of Dentistry
Trident
The newsletter of the Pacific Orthodontic Alumni Chapter at University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry.