Despite all we know about the importance of oral health to overall health, to people’s self-esteem, and to their employability, state and federal policies continually sell dental care short.
Most states spend 2 percent or less of their Medicaid budgets on dental services. An estimated 164 million work hours are lost yearly due to oral disease.
The American Dental Association is committed to improving the nation’s oral health through public education and legislative advocacy to strengthen funding for dental services provided through public health programs.
Dr. John Eisner Joins LMU-CDM as Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
October 17, 2024
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) announces the appointment of John Eisner, DMD, PhD, as the new associate dean for Academic Affairs. Eisner brings with him decades of leadership and expertise in dental education, curriculum development, and dental informatics, further enriching LMU-CDM’s commitment to academic excellence and innovation.
Dr. John Williams Joins LMU-CDM as Part-Time Director for Strategic Initiatives & Accreditation
October 17, 2024
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) announces the appointment of John N. Williams, DMD, MBA, as the Part-Time Director for Strategic Initiatives & Accreditation. Williams brings with him decades of experience as a leader in dental education and accreditation, including his role as Dean Emeritus and retired professor at the Indiana University School of Dentistry.
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Celebrates Student Research Publication on Oral Health and Microbiome
September 18, 2024
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) announces that Molly Anderson, a third-year doctor of medicine in dentistry (DMD) student, has achieved a significant academic milestone with the publication of her research paper titled "Akkermansia Muciniphila as a Potential Guardian Against Oral Health Diseases: A Narrative Review." This achievement underscores Anderson’s commitment to advancing knowledge in oral health and microbiology, as well as her passion for contributing to the field of dental medicine.
