What do you think of when you hear “dentist?” Most people think of scary tools and pain. You see, visiting the dentist is something most dread and avoid. This has a cascading effect: did you know that 25% of seniors have lost all of their teeth? And ~16 million kids didn’t see a dentist last year? The root of the problem comes from poor early education about oral hygiene. Our mission is to raise awareness about the importance of oral health, good diet, and cavity prevention from a young age. Using this platform, we make oral hygiene fun through interesting interviews with dentists (they’re not that scary!). We also curate fun educational tips to educate the public about oral hygiene, diet, and oral cancer screening. Moreover, we collect oral care kits from local dental offices and vendors to provide free dental care kits to kids in underserved communities.
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episode 23: Innovations and Insights in future Dentistry with Dr. James Mah
Welcome to another insightful episode of "Dentistry for Kids," where today we're privileged to have Dr. James Mah, a luminary in the world of orthodontics and dental medicine, as our special guest. As the interim dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), and the Program Director in Orthodontics at UNLV, Dr. Mah brings an exceptional depth of knowledge and expertise to our conversation.
In this episode, we delve into Dr. Mah's fascinating journey into dentistry, exploring his initial intrigue and eventual specialization in orthodontics. We discuss his influential role at UNLV, where he not only educates the next generation of dental professionals but also leads groundbreaking research in 3D imaging and modeling for diagnosis and treatment in future dentistry.
Dr. Mah offers insights into the unique challenges and advancements in \orthodontics, emphasizing the importance of early dental care. He shares valuable advice for aspiring dentists and discusses the transformative impact of digital technology in dental care for children. Looking ahead, Dr. Mah gives us a glimpse into the future of dental medicine, sharing his personal philosophy on patient care and providing essential advice for parents to maintain their children's dental health.
About the Guest:
Dr. James Mah is the interim dean of the School of Dental Medicine at the University of Nevada, Las Vegs. He is also the Program Director in Orthodontics at UNLV. His research is focused on 3-Dimensional imaging and modeling for the purposes of diagnosis, treatment planning and therapeutics as well as anthropology and forensics. He has been involved in the research and development of 3-D facial imaging devices, intra-oral scanners, CAD/CAM applications in dentistry and cone-beam CT scanners. He obtained his Doctorate of Dental Surgery, Master of Science degrees and his Certificate of Specialization in Orthodontics from the University of Alberta. Canada. Following he graduated from Harvard Medical School with a Doctorate of Medical Science degree and completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in the Department of Orthopaedics at Children’s Hospital, Boston. Dr. Mah has authored numerous publications, textbooks, and book chapters and regularly presents nationally and internationally. In addition, his work has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, The National Post, Tech TV and Men’s Health. He also reviews for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, the American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofacial Orthopedics and other dental journals.