Category Archives: Community Outreach

Oral Cancer Awareness Month: Dentists making a difference in Buffalo, New York

As a teenager, Dr. Maureen Sullivan’s grandmother, Betty Sullivan, was diagnosed with oral cancer. The prognosis was life-altering for both women, with Betty receiving successful treatment, and Dr. Sullivan becoming inspired to pursue a career dentistry. Today, Dr. Sullivan serves mostly low-income patients at Erie County Medical Center in Buffalo, New York along with her mentee, Dr. Elizabeth… Read More »

Oral cancer awareness in the spotlight this spring

Dr. Elizabeth Kapral faces what she calls “complex situations” almost daily. The department she works in at the Erie County Medical Center campus in Buffalo, New York, serves patients with complicated medical conditions and cancer. More specifically, about half of her patients with cancer have head and neck cancer, she said. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and… Read More »

From dental school to professional practice: dentist participates in office’s inaugural GKAS event

Participating in a Give Kids A Smile event as a practicing dentist is much different than helping out as a dental student. Dr. Maria Wittman would know. As a third- and fourth-year student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and a 2012 graduate, Dr. Wittman, under the supervision of faculty, conducted exams and cleanings during… Read More »

Dentists in good position to spot eating disorders

When it comes to the early detection of eating disorders, dentists are in a unique position for spotting the early warning signs and referring patients to the proper behavioral health professionals. According to the National Eating Disorders Association, more than 10 million Americans currently are affected by serious eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge eating. These… Read More »

2017 10 Under 10 Awards: Meet the Winners

Young dentists do amazing work every day. You know that you don’t need to be in practice for decades to have a massive impact on the dental profession, your peers and your community. The 10 Under 10 award honors dentistry’s rising stars: dentists who are giving their all, sparking change and inspiring others – all less than 10… Read More »

Five reasons you should apply for the Institute for Diversity in Leadership

Are you familiar with the ADA Institute for Diversity in Leadership (IDL)? Because it changed my life! I was a member of its 2012-13 class, and it inspired me to think of new, creative ways to improve the oral health of my community in Oakland, California. So what’s the IDL? The program is designed to enhance the leadership… Read More »