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A Closer Look at Competing Compacts

Jan 13, 2025

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.

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Supporting the Oral Health of America’s Newest Residents

Aug 16, 2024

Programs in New York City offer asylum seekers and disadvantaged children access to dental care.

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Addressing Barriers to Care for Older Adults

Aug 16, 2024

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.

Perspectives

Improving Mobility Through Licensure Compacts

Feb 7, 2024

The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact facilitates the ability of clinicians to move, expands employment opportunities, and reduces the need to maintain multiple licenses.

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Strategies for Managing Patients With Special Needs and Disabilities

Nov 22, 2023

Through behavioral techniques and treatment modifications, this population can successfully receive much-needed dental care.

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Breaking Down Barriers to Care for Patients With Autism Spectrum Disorder

May 17, 2023

Oral health professionals can help this patient population successfully receive much-needed dental care.

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The Use of Advanced Behavioral Techniques to Quell Dental Anxiety

May 16, 2023

The principles of applied behavior analysis and functional behavior assessment are key to assuaging patients’ dental anxiety, fear, and dentophobia.

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Bridging the Gap

May 16, 2023

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.

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Michigan Increases Reimbursement and Expands Medicaid Dental Benefits

Apr 29, 2023

As part of efforts to improve access to oral healthcare, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased rates for dental providers. This redesigned benefit,…

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