Wishing on a Star
With the pain of untreated dental disease in his rearview mirror, Shimirimana Eliya, RDH, BS, is ready to promote oral health across the globe.
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New and Expectant Mothers Bear the Brunt of Medicaid Shortfalls
Experts agree that oral health care is imperative for pregnant and post-partum women. Yet, many don’t receive it
Grandparents Under Fire for Pushing Sugar to the Grandkids
It’s no secret that many grandparents enjoy spoiling their grandchildren. But when they do it with sugary or carb-laden treats, it can give new meaning to the term “spoiled rotten.”
Medical-Dental Integration Improves Outcomes
A report from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine shows that close communication between dental and medical providers improves health outcomes and reduces barriers to care. As noted in the study, “Medical-Dental…
Engineers Develop Data System to Improve Understanding of Craniofacial Birth Defects
Engineers at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles have created FaceBase, a system to collect and manage data related to birth defects involving the face and skull. The online portal is available to all interested dental,…
Grants Awarded to Advance Equity In Oral Health
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has funded $2.7 million in grants to foster more equity in the provision of dental care. A national nonprofit focused on creating a more accessible, equitable, and integrated oral health system,…
Clinical Insights: Ensure the Safety of Your Waterlines
Sterisil’s new Single Operatory SMART Compliance Kit, by Solmetex, provides you with everything you need to ensure the safety of your practice’s dental unit waterlines.
ADHA Mourns the Loss of Its CEO
Ann Battrell, MSDH, CEO of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA), passed away on June 7 after a long illness. She was a tireless advocate for the profession of dental hygiene and her advocacy will have a long-lasting impact on…
Colorado Given Boost in Addressing Lack of Dental Hygienists
Dental offices are suffering from staff shortages — in particular, a shortage of dental hygienists.