Mounting supply and operational costs have forced the shutdown of a county-run dental clinic that served nearly 2,000 vulnerable patients annually, raising urgent concerns about access, workforce stability, and the widening gap in oral…

A new Indiana law creates a fast-track licensure pathway for internationally trained dentists to practice as dental hygienists, igniting debate over workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental hygiene.

Congratulations to Heather Thomas, PhD, MEd, BS, RDH, the March winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway! An associate clinical professor chair of the Dental Hygiene Department at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, she has been a…

From high-anxiety patients to complex special-needs cases, music therapy is emerging as a powerful, drug-free tool to reduce fear, improve cooperation, and expand access to care.

With a passion for growth, innovation, and empowerment, this Canadian dental hygienist steps back into the spotlight as EXPO Brand Ambassador for one of dental hygiene’s most dynamic events.

A new bill could let experienced dental hygienists deliver preventive care at home, expanding access while sparking debate over safety, oversight, and the future of collaborative practice.

A new international analysis shows meaningful declines in dental opioid prescribing, yet the US continues to outpace most countries.

Abdulla Almalahi, a first-generation Yemeni American student, earns the 2026 Alla J. Wheeler Award, which recognizes outstanding professionalism, compassion, and commitment to patient care.

From root canals on tigers to prosthetic fixes for beaks, a human-trained prosthodontist is redefining interdisciplinary care at Zoo New England.

New research reveals that while insurer payments stay flat after private equity acquisition, shifts in service mix and rising charges could reshape dental practice economics.