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. Qi Wang Named Dean of LMU College of Dental Medicine
June 6, 2025
Lincoln Memorial University (LMU) President Jason McConnell, DBA, has announced the appointment of Qi Wang, DDS, as the permanent dean of the Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM), effective immediately.
LMU Dental Faculty Publish Study on U.S. Veterans' Dental Care Access
May 20, 2025
HARROGATE, Tenn. — A research study led by Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) faculty highlights disparities in dental care access among U.S. veterans.
LMU-CDM Dental Hygiene Program Celebrates Pinning and Awards
May 20, 2025
The Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) Dental Hygiene Program honored the Class of 2025 during the Dental Hygiene Pinning and Awards Ceremony on May 2.
