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9 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

The Medical Futurist

Just like in the case of other medical specialties , disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. No one likes to go to the dentist although everyone knows how crucial oral health is and how strongly it is connected to our overall health.

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The Future Of Vision And Eye Care

The Medical Futurist

In 2016, The Guardian reported that a blind woman suffering from this disease was fitted with the implant labelled “bionic eye” in the UK as part of a trial at the Oxford Eye Hospital. However, things are moving fast, and success doesn’t come easy for the pioneers of any medical field. How far can you see and hear? Globally 1.1

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Geriatric Medicine Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Ruiz, MD, Chair, ABIM Geriatric Medicine Board The Geriatric Medicine Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 28, 2025. 4,372 of these (92%) also have a current valid certificate in Internal Medicine.

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

Some family doctors work in a residency training program where they may see patients in the hospital, out of the hospital, and deliver babies. After medical school, a person earns the degree of Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO). Other family doctors only see patients in their clinics.

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The Future of Geriatrics: A Podcast with Jerry Gurwitz, Ryan Chippendale, and Mike Harper

GeriPal

I’ve seen this question come up a lot since finishing fellowship nearly two decades ago. Historically, answers generally lamented the ever increasing need for geriatrics without a corresponding growth in the number of specialists in the field. Mike, welcome to GeriPal. Mike: Great to be here. Alex: We’ll take any Warriors we can get.

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Infectious Disease Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Erin Bonura, MD, Chair, ABIM Infectious Disease Board The Infectious Disease Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of ABIM policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on March 25, 2025. This is now being reviewed by the American Board of Medical Specialties, which oversees ABIM.

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Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board Meeting Summary | Spring 2025

ABIM

Christine Twining, MD, Chair, ABIM Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board The Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism Board , which meets twice a year and is responsible for oversight of policy and assessment in the specialty, held its spring meeting on April 1, 2025. Community Practice in ABIM Governance* Erica N.