A new memo from the North Carolina Dental Board clarifies that dentists, not CRNAs, remain fully responsible for sedation oversight, following inspection findings and heightened scrutiny after a tragic pediatric case.

A newly accredited master’s-level dental therapy program aims to expand access to care, but not all are celebrating.

Congratulations to the January winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway, M. Suzanne Mathis, RDH, MS.

As medical debt drives financial hardship nationwide, new legislation aims to protect patients, but dental practices may still feel the ripple effects.

Modern caries management is shifting toward targeted remineralization strategies that combine chemistry, biology, and patient behavior to stop decay before it starts.

As states spend millions updating Medicaid eligibility systems, new restrictions and errors could push millions out of care.

A major study finds prolonged exposure to dental lighting may disrupt retinal health, driving inflammation, vascular damage, and elevated vision disorders.

A proposed $1,000 annual cap on the state’s Medicaid dental benefits is raising urgent concerns about reduced care access, worsening oral health, and financial strain on providers.

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New legislation could redefine supervision, teledentistry, and team-based care, reshaping how dental hygienists and dental assistants deliver treatment.