Sunstar ebrief NIDCR Awards Grant to Study Salivary Gland Cancer Sep 20, 2021 New research may help ease far-reaching effects of salivary gland cancer treatments.
Sunstar ebrief Research Finds Numerous Reasons for Poor Oral Health in Children With Special Needs Aug 30, 2021 Preventive care is not enough when it comes to this patient population.
Sunstar ebrief Filling a Grave Need Aug 30, 2021 In a state with a severe shortage of oral health professionals, Claire Tucker, EdD, RDH, is making strides to improve access to care.
Sunstar ebrief NIDCR Funds University of Pennsylvania Collaborative Research and Training Aug 30, 2021 New program uses combined approach to address oral disease.
Sunstar ebrief Florida Dental Hygienist Helps Vets Access Oral Healthcare Jul 27, 2021 Eurika Peebles, CRDH, BAS, a veteran herself, supports vets’ dental health through her non-profit organization Operation Combat Smiles.
Sunstar ebrief Third-Molar Extraction May Improve Taste Ability Jul 27, 2021 We’ve long thought that removing wisdom teeth was important to maintaining oral health. But there may be additional benefits to the procedure.
Sunstar ebrief Modified Smartphone Camera Can Detect Dental Plaque Biofilm Jul 27, 2021 Selfies take on new meaning in oral healthcare with the advent of this technology.
Sunstar ebrief Dental Hygienist Exhibits a Knack for Innovation Jun 24, 2021 Sandra Horne, DHA, MHSA, RDH, adapts her educational approach to ensure her students receive the necessary training during COVID-19.
Sunstar ebrief Study Takes a Fresh Approach to Plaque Disruption in Early Childhood Caries Jun 24, 2021 Scientists strategize to disrupt stubborn bacteria-yeast biofilm implicated in early childhood caries.
Sunstar ebrief New Research into COVID-19 Lung Disease Underscores Importance of Oral Hygiene Jun 24, 2021 Study shows that individuals with periodontal diseases are likely to pass the SARS-CoV-2 virus from their saliva into their lungs—with potentially deadly results.