New research suggests that disrupting bacterial communication pathways in dental plaque may help shift the oral microbiome toward health-associated species without eliminating beneficial bacteria.

Mounting supply and operational costs have forced the shutdown of a county-run dental clinic that served nearly 2,000 vulnerable patients annually, raising urgent concerns about access, workforce stability, and the widening gap in oral…

Modern dentistry is redefining quality assurance through meticulous documentation, data-driven evaluation, and strategic communication to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

A new Indiana law creates a fast-track licensure pathway for internationally trained dentists to practice as dental hygienists, igniting debate over workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental hygiene.

Congratulations to Heather Thomas, PhD, MEd, BS, RDH, the March winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway! An associate clinical professor chair of the Dental Hygiene Department at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, she has been a…

From high-anxiety patients to complex special-needs cases, music therapy is emerging as a powerful, drug-free tool to reduce fear, improve cooperation, and expand access to care.

With a passion for growth, innovation, and empowerment, this Canadian dental hygienist steps back into the spotlight as EXPO Brand Ambassador for one of dental hygiene’s most dynamic events.

A new bill could let experienced dental hygienists deliver preventive care at home, expanding access while sparking debate over safety, oversight, and the future of collaborative practice.

A risk-based, fluoride-forward strategy powered by saliva and patient compliance is redefining how dental teams prevent, arrest, and reverse caries.

A new international analysis shows meaningful declines in dental opioid prescribing, yet the US continues to outpace most countries.