in Irvington that there were obstacles to learning — among them poor oral health care. “We did a survey of the students,” Washington said. “In many cases, families were unable to take their children ...

Across Alabama, many communities face limited access to oral health services due to geographic, economic, and workforce challenges. The UAB School of Dentistry addresses these gaps through strategic ...

Regular and routine dental and vision exams are some of the best ways to prevent and detect common ailments that can cause serious (and costly) health issues. Prevention is even more important for the ...

Oral infections are more likely to occur in people with chronic kidney disease and are more likely to become a significant problem. Proper dental care also benefits people on dialysis or those seeking ...