Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can…
Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
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South Dakota Opens Application Period for Student Loan Repayment Program
The South Dakota Department of Health will open the 2023 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program on October 2. This initiative is designed to attract those interested in providing dental and medical care to underserved…
Manufacturer of Suboxone Is Sued for Dental Side Effects
Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid addiction, was approved for use by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2002. In 2022, the FDA issued a warning regarding Suboxone’s increased risk for dental side effects,…
A Dentist and an Endodontist Open a Candy Shop in Seattle
Oh, the irony! General dentist Ty Etheridge, DDS, and endodontist Jake Weissman, DDS, MSD, recently opened a candy shop named Mad Candy in the Madrona neighborhood of Seattle. Filled with glass jars of various confections, the brightly…
New Data Reveal Discrimination and Socioeconomic Factors Fuel Oral Health Disparities in the US
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has released new data highlighting the significant impact of discrimination and socioeconomic factors on oral health disparities in the United States. The survey reveals that adults who have faced…
Dental Therapy Program Still Nonexistent in Vermont
Vermont State University had ambitious plans to establish a dental therapy program. However, despite 7 years and an investment of more than $2.5 million, the program remains unrealized, as revealed in an investigation by the Vermont state…
IFDH to Hold Global Oral Health Summit
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is holding its Global Oral Heath Summit November 4. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts across the globe about advocacy, sustainability and making an impact in your community.…
The Impact of Burnished Calculus on Periodontal Health
Burnished calculus poses a significant risk to periodontal health by creating a breeding ground for inflammation and infection.
Unlicensed Dental Practice Discovered in Massachusetts Convenience Store
Authorities have arrested a man who was providing dental services in a rented room at the back of a convenience store in Milford, Massachusetts. The imposter dentist has no license to practice any type of dental or medical care in the…
Innovations in Dental Implants Could Be Game-Changers
For many, dental implants have become the next best thing to real teeth. But there’s still room for improvement, and a researcher at Penn Dental Medicine has received funding to work on just that.
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