Purpose: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences dental hygiene program established
a distant site where the didactic curriculum was broadcast via interactive video from the …

Oral health is an essential part of optimal health for all Arkansans–and is much more than
healthy teeth. Oral refers to the whole mouth–the teeth, gums, hard and soft palate, linings of …

Presents the minutes of the annual business meeting of the Association of State and Territorial
Dental Directors on May 1, 2004 in Los Angeles, California. Call to order by president …

… “I don’t know whether to shoot you or thank you,” Mary said, and as Rhonda got closer, she
could see the tears streaming down the woman’s face. She had known Rhonda for over a …

President Stuart Fagan talks at a recent gathering about his commitment to developing and
maintaining academic programs that meet the highest standards of quality instruction and …

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of obesity-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus is increasing
worldwide. The objective of this review and meta-analysis is to determine the impact of …

BACKGROUND: This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of published mortality
data after bariatric surgery. METHODS: The review includes all papers published in English …

BACKGROUND: This is the first systematic review and meta-analysis of the large body of data
describing the Swedish adjustable gastric band (SAGB) and Lap-Band (LB). METHODS: A …

… Sledge introduces us to four centuries worth of heroes and … Sledge weaves chronological
and thematic elements with … In an attempt to redress the imbalance, Sledge launches this book …

… Rhonda Reger provided great objective advice. My friends and family also provided much
encouragement and support throughout the process without which I would not have been …