Dean's Lecture Series Faculty-Staff Development Series Begins. Despite progress in reducing dental caries, tooth decay is still one of the most common diseases of childhood. More African Americans and Mexican Americans suffer from periodontal disease than whites. Oral cancer, the sixth most common cancer in men, is a major problem among minority populations.
Socioeconomic status is a key determinant of oral health.
Injuries to the head and face account for nearly 20 million emergency room visits each year. For those interested in learning more, the publication can be found by Clicking Here. It is a time to reflect on our many blessings and to look forward with resolve. We are blessed as part of a research-intensive university in the middle of an urban and regional setting teeming with possibilities and opportunities for dental education and for improving oral health. We are blessed to have generous alumni such as Frank Blair and his wife Ruth who help us make our visions reality.