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.
LMU-CDM Faculty Research Published in the Journal of Dental Education
April 17, 2025
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) announces the publication of a research study by LMU-CDM professors Dr. Karima Ait-Aissa, Dr. Amal Sahyoun, Dr. Undral Munkhsaikhan, Dr. Ehsanul Hoque Apu, Dr. Modar Kassan and Dr. Ammaar Abidi.
LMU Dental Hygiene Celebrates White Coat
February 5, 2025
LMU Dental Hygiene Celebrates White Coat 2025
LMU-CDM Faculty Research Published in Published in “Dental and Medical Problems” Journal
November 15, 2024
Lincoln Memorial University-College of Dental Medicine (LMU-CDM) faculty members Dr. Ehsanul Hoque Apu, B.D.S., M.Sc., Ph.D., and Dr. Nazeeba Siddika, B.D.S, MPH, Ph.D., have recently published a research paper in Dental and Medical Problems journal titled, “Toothbrushing Frequency Among Children and Adolescents in 72 Countries: Findings from the Global School-based Student Health Survey”. The study provides critical insights into the oral hygiene habits of young people worldwide, revealing substantial disparities in toothbrushing frequency across countries, age groups, and socioeconomic contexts. This original study was led by Hoque Apu and Siddika in collaboration with Dr. Rajat Das Gupta from the University of South Carolina, USA.
