A new national survey suggests the American Dental Association remains the public's most trusted source of information on fluoride, highlighting the profession's influential role in shaping oral health conversations.

Inspired by her son’s journey with hearing loss, Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH, is leading groundbreaking research to identify and eliminate communication barriers faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing patients in dental settings.

Dental practices that receive federal funding now have an additional year to meet updated digital accessibility requirements, providing more time to ensure websites, mobile apps, and online tools are accessible to patients with…

Learn everything you need to know about how to ensure the safety of you and your patients in the dental setting.

Affecting up to one in four children, molar incisor hypomineralization is emerging as one of the most prevalent developmental dental conditions, leaving permanent teeth vulnerable to sensitivity, breakdown, and restorative challenges.

Researchers are testing whether transferring healthy oral bacteria from donors can rebalance the oral microbiome and provide a breakthrough treatment for chronic oral malodor.

Federal investments in community-based dental residency programs are creating a new generation of dentists prepared to serve rural, underserved, and vulnerable populations where access to care is most limited.

Educator, mentor, scholar, and innovator, Cynthia C. Gadbury-Amyot, RDH, MS, EdD, FADHA, transformed dental hygiene education and inspired generations of oral health professionals.

Congratulations to Diana Teruel, RDH, PHDH, the May winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway. With 21 years of experience as a dental hygienist, she spent most of her career in private practice before transitioning into public health 3…

A student-founded startup is helping dental practices streamline scheduling, insurance verification, and patient communication with artificial intelligence, potentially improving access to care while reducing administrative burdens.