Advances in our efforts to integrate oral health among the Washington resettlement process
Refugees often experienced trauma in their home country, and during the migratory process to neighboring countries and refugee camps. Studies have shown that refugees have worse oral health than the vulnerable and underserved populations of their host countries. Read more about oral health in refugee population »
Public Health Dentistry Program at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
In Peru, according to the Ministry of Health (MINSA), dental caries is one of the most prevalent diseases in the population and oral cavity problems are the main cause of medical visits. Read more about public health dentistry »
UPCH Leading Implant Dentistry in Latin America in the COVID-19 Era
As a health profession, dentistry has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, not only in terms of preventing and spreading infections, but also in providing care. Read more about implant dentistry »
The story behind Khon Kaen and Thammasat University success in global oral health research
Since 2006, there has been a dedicated effort to expand oral research capacity in Thailand. In conjunction with the University of Washington and Dr. Timothy DeRouen, two National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center (FIC) D43 grants have been awarded, which funds research capacity building. Read more about global health research »
Highlighting Thai trainees’ research projects in oral health
Several exciting oral health studies have resulted from expanded oral health research capacity in Thailand. Trainees from the initial NIH D43 training grants have now gone on to investigate important topics such as cleft palates, chemo-mechanical dental caries, and the association between breast feeding, bottle feeding, and dental caries in very young children. Read more about Thai trainees research projects »
Decreasing inequalities in global oral health: Let’s publish your thesis!
The Timothy A. DeRouen Center is among the 2021 recipients of the University of Washington (UW) Global Innovation Fund (GIF). GIF is an award given through the UW Office of Global Affairs. Read more about Global Innovation Fund »
Annals of Global Health highlights the relevance of increasing research training programs in oral health
In its November 2020 edition, Annals of Global Health published an opinion piece on creating oral health research capacity on low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). This is a remarkable opportunity for expanding advocacy for decreasing inequalities in global health. Below are relevant highlights. Read more about Annals of Global Health »
DeRouen Center is awarded an Arcora Foundation grant
Arcora Foundation is Washington state’s largest foundation dedicated exclusively to improving oral health. A nationally recognized catalyst for change, Arcora ensures policymakers, advocates, and the public have the right information to make wise decisions that lead to better health. Read more about Arcora Foundation Grant »
Oral Health Care Case Working Training with World Relief
At the end of 2019, approximately 79.5 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide. Washington State is consistently among the top five states with the highest refugee populations, most from Burma, Bhutan, the Former Soviet Union, Iraq and Eritrea. Read more about World Relief training »
Children’s oral health on children’s and family quality of life in Peru Amazonian slum
Untreated dental caries in permanent teeth is the most prevalent disease, and dental caries of the primary teeth affect more than 530 million children. Oral diseases manifest as pain, impairment, and loss of function, and can affect individuals throughout their lifetime. Read more about Oral Health in the Peruvian Amazon »