Op-ed

Communication in dentistry: a philosophical perspective

There is evidence that effective communication practices lead to higher quality patient outcomes, such as greater satisfaction, greater understanding and recall, lower costs of care, better compliance with prevention and treatment protocols, and even better treatment outcomes. Communication is clearly important. But why does communication sometimes fail?

Chapter Focus

Leadership – from the ASDA University of Puerto Rico chapter perspective

Since day one in dental school, I knew I wanted to be a member of ASDA. I had heard so much about how it advocates for students, helps mold leadership skills and provides a community of students going through the same challenges you are going through who help each other. Being part of the University of Puerto Rico’s ASDA chapter, I felt a sense of belonging and community from the start.

Science + Tech

The dentist’s role in managing trigeminal neuralgia

Trigeminal neuralgia is a chronic pain condition that can result in inexplicable and spontaneous pain in the areas innervated by all three branches of the trigeminal nerve. Oftentimes, patients with trigeminal neuralgia will approach a dentist with complaints of pain in their mouth with no obvious cause.