By understanding sensory sensitivities and communication challenges, dental professionals can implement a supportive environment that improves oral health outcomes for autistic individuals.
As workforce shortages continue to hinder access to care, the dental hygiene profession must choose between two distinct interstate compacts — each with far-reaching implications for mobility, safety, and standards.
With the number of older adults in the United States continuing to increase, integrating dental care into comprehensive healthcare is key to enhancing quality of life and addressing the unique challenges this demographic faces.
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact facilitates the ability of clinicians to move, expands employment opportunities, and reduces the need to maintain multiple licenses.
A federally funded associateship program at the New York University College of Dentistry is helping young patients with special needs receive the dental care they need.