The 2022 Health Care Power 100

Amanda Gerla

1. Leslie C. Davis President and CEO, UPMC Leslie Davis / Submitted After a successful run heading UPMC’s Health Services Division – which encompasses 40 hospitals and dozens of ancillary facilities – Leslie C. Davis became CEO of UPMC last year. She oversees the largest non-governmental employer in Pennsylvania – […]

Brushing Up on Oral Health for Kids

Amanda Gerla

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and there’s no better time to confront the food, bacteria, and gunk that lurks in the deepest recesses of every child’s mouth. It’s difficult enough to get youngsters to brush and harder still to scrub down the first set of permanent molars that […]

Braces and orthodontics – NHS

Amanda Gerla

Credit: Around a third of children need orthodontic treatment. Find answers to some common questions about braces and orthodontics. Why have braces? The purpose of orthodontic treatment is to make the best of your teeth. This includes straightening your teeth so you’re able to care for your teeth and gums more […]

Five ways to keep your smile healthy

Amanda Gerla

Here’s something to smile about: Canadians’ oral health has improved significantly over the past 40 years, and we rank fifth in the world in terms of access to dental care, according to the Canadian Dental Association. Still, the same report estimates that more than four million adult working days are […]