What’s New on the Legislative Front
Efforts to reduce restrictions on dental hygiene practice and expand the midlevel practitioner model are helping to improve access to care.
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ADA Announces Updated Oral Cancer Guidelines
ADA Announces Updated Oral Cancer Guidelines An expert panel convened by the American Dental Association's (ADA) Council on Scientific Affairs and the Center for Evidence Based Dentistry has released an updated guideline called the…
September 2017 Product Spotlights
Ansell / Microflex
Ansell, a global leader in protection solutions and makers of the popular Microflex® and MICRO-TOUCH® examination gloves is excited to announce the launch of its MICRO-TOUCH® DENTA-GLOVE® SERIES, a…
Oral-B Power Toothbrushes to Receive ADA Seal of Acceptance
Oral B Power Toothbrushes to Receive ADA Seal of Acceptance CHICAGO, September 18, 2017 – The American Dental Association (ADA) today announced that five series of the Oral B Oscillating Rotating Pulsating Power Toothbrush are…
Mount Sinai and ProHEALTH Dental Announce Innovative Clinical and Academic Affiliation
Mount Sinai and ProHEALTH Dental Announce Innovative Clinical and Academic Affiliation (New York – September 12, 2017) –– Poor oral health is an important indicator of overall health and has been linked to serious conditions like…
New Law Expands Access to Care
Minnesota has implemented a new law, HF1712, that provides residents with greater access to oral health care by allowing dental hygienists and some dental assistants to perform services outside the clinic in community settings without the…
Palmero Launches X-Ray Apron Recycle Program
Palmero Healthcare, a subsidiary of Hu-Friedy, has announced its latest green initiative, Palmero’s X-Ray Apron Recycle/Trade-In Program.
Oral Health America Receives Commitment from Retirement Research Foundation for Tooth Wisdom: Get…
Oral Health America Receives Commitment from Retirement Research Foundation for Tooth Wisdom Get Smart About Your Mouth CHICAGO, September 6, 2017 — Oral Health America (OHA) received a commitment from the Retirement Research Foundation…
NYU Bluestone Center Researchers Discover That Skin Color Affects Skin Sensitivity to Heat and…
NYU Bluestone Center Researchers Discover That Skin Color Affects Skin Sensitivity to Heat and Mechanical Stimuli Researchers at the Bluestone Center for Clinical Research at the New York University College of Dentistry (NYU…
Your Marketplace—September 2017
An online marketplace with listings of the best products on the market for dental hygienists and dental hygiene professionals.
