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Guatemuala Dental Mission Trip
From July 21-30, I was part of a dental mission trip in San Martín Guatemala to serve over 800 children who lacked adequate dental care....
Maiya Varma
Aug 2, 20232 min read
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“Dental Health Diet and Social Status among Central African Foragers and Farmers.”
This study focuses on dental health, diet, and social status among different Central African populations, particularly pygmy...
Maiya Varma
Jun 25, 20232 min read
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Rural vs Urban Communites
Living in a rural versus urban community has significant effects on a person's oral health and the resources that are available to them....
Maiya Varma
May 28, 20232 min read
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Linguistics In Healthcare
Linguistics in healthcare play an important role between the relationship of the provider and patient. In many settings, language...
Maiya Varma
Apr 16, 20232 min read
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White Teeth as a Social Prerogative
Without a doubt, white teeth have been associated with beauty, cleanliness, and perfection. In much of American culture, a person's smile...
Maiya Varma
Mar 19, 20232 min read
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Migrant Farmworkers in Florida
Poverty, food insecurity, and limited access to dental care, work synergistically to exacerbate poor health conditions. The oral health...
Maiya Varma
Feb 19, 20232 min read
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The Latino Oral Healthcare Paradox
Instead of projecting discriminatory labels on minority populations that create barriers to healthcare, we should instead focus on the...
Maiya Varma
Jan 15, 20232 min read
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