ADA Intensifies Washington Push on Tariffs, Research Funding, and HIPAA Rules
The American Dental Association is significantly expanding its federal lobbying efforts to reduce financial and regulatory pressures facing dental practices.
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Hydroxyapatite Vs Fluoride: What the Evidence Means for Clinical Practice
As more patients request fluoride-free options, emerging evidence suggests nano-hydroxyapatite may offer impressive benefits for remineralization, sensitivity relief, and caries prevention but important clinical and regulatory questions…
Building the Dental Hygiene Workforce One Degree at a Time
Jennifer Robertson, MEd, BSDH, RDH, CDA, explains how East Carolina University’s new transfer pathway is making bachelor’s degrees more accessible and helping prepare the next generation of dental hygiene educators.
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: adorable personalized dental hygiene-themed tote bag, fun dental candle set, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your…
Study Uncovers Biological Link to Oral Disease in Down Syndrome
Researchers identified defects in calcium signaling, saliva production, and the oral microbiome that may help explain why people with Down syndrome face a disproportionately high risk of periodontal diseases and caries.
Washington Opens Dental Assisting Careers to 16- and 17-Year-Olds
A new rule allows qualified 16- and 17-year-olds to work as registered dental assistants, creating an earlier workforce pipeline while maintaining education, registration, and supervision requirements.
HIPAA Compliance Is Changing and Dental Practices Need to Prepare Now
Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and stricter protocols for dental practices.
Redefining the Dental Hygienist’s Role in Whole-Body Healthcare
Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental integration are redefining the dental hygienist’s role in whole-body healthcare.
Study Explores Patient Acceptance of Vaccines in the Dental Office
A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while highlighting the profession's growing role in disease prevention and public health.
Stopping Early Childhood Caries Before It Starts
From prenatal counseling and motivational interviewing to fluoride, dietary guidance, and silver diamine fluoride, evidence-based prevention strategies can help dental hygienists reduce the burden of early childhood caries.
