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From arranging transportation to scheduling doctor visits, caregivers face a myriad of challenges. According to a new surveyOpen in a new tab of 350 working caregivers conducted by Health Advocate, a Pennsylvania-based health and patient advocacy and assistance company, nearly all respondents (90%) reported spending at least 10 hours per week on caregiving tasks, and 50% indicated they spend 20 or more hours.

Dental professionals play an important role in identifying oral and oropharyngeal cancer through oral cancer screenings, as early detection significantly improves patient survival rates. But not all patients are screened for oral cancer during dental visits, particularly minority and lower-income individuals, according to findings from the study, “Disparities in Oral Cancer Screening Among Dental Professionals: NHANES 2011–2016,” published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
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Researchers at the University of Washington (UW) School of Dentistry have identified a third type of oral inflammatory phenotype that exhibits a delayed response to bacterial accumulation. The study, “Human Variation in Gingival Inflammation,” is available in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, PNAS.

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Company culture is top of mind these days, whether for recruiters enticing prospects, hiring managers deliberating over candidates’ potential fit, or leaders motivating and engaging employees to drive high-performing teams.

Research from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and Weil Cornell Medicine suggests older adults with pathogenic gingival bacteria are more likely to have a key biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease in their cerebrospinal fluid.

Nancy Ceus-Decoteau realized the importance of being an entrepreneur when the pandemic brought the world to a standstill in March 2020.
“I wanted more for myself, so I decided it was time to do my own thing and be my own boss,” explains the private childcare provider who took the initiative and pushed forward when many were at a full stop.

Sangria has long been a drink people can make their own – mixing preferred fruits, wines, non-alcoholic beverages, and spices to create that perfect flavor. For Kwanza Johnson, sangria was the method she used to rekindle a sense of community during the pandemic.
“A lot of people were feeling isolated, alone, or sad, and I wanted to fix that,” explains Kwanza Johnson, owner and founder of Sangria in Your City.

Quintanna (QL) Walker, a Fall 2018 Rising Tide Capital Community Business Academy (CBA) grad, is making understanding how to use money for our highest benefit easier and making financial education accessible to everyone. The hope is that this skill set can promote economic well-being.

Chantal Bolivar has been an entrepreneur all her life, creating a name for herself worldwide. Since the late ’90s, the French international model has been walking runways, posing for fashion magazines, and tinkering with business ideas.
It wasn’t until 2020 that the college grad, wife, and mom to two girls decided to pursue her entrepreneurial dreams and create something of her own. “I always felt I had more in me and wanted to explore it,” says Bolivar, owner of Crêpes Chantal.

Paving the path for others is nothing new for Melanie Cunningham, Esq. As a first-generation university graduate and the first attorney in her family, the Bronx native did not hesitate to jump cautiously into becoming the first entrepreneur in her family. The dream: launch a firm that provides excellent, personal, and practical legal support to small business owners to help them build a business that lasts.

Writer, eco-activist, artist, and Rising Tide Capital entrepreneur Pamela Booker is the recipient of the 2024 Prose Fellow Award, a $12,000 grant generously provided by the New Jersey State Council on the Arts (NJSCA) in partnership with the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation that helps artists produce new work and advance their careers

Patients who are deaf are more likely to have difficulty securing dental appointments than the general population, according to a study that found dental clinics were six times more likely to deny a new patient request for an interpreter-related reason than primary care clinics.