California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the proposal…
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IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway…
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Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
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The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
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Results from a recent survey, conducted by OnePoll for Crumbl Cookies — a nationwide bakery chain that focuses on gourmet cookies baked from scratch daily — found that one in six Americans eats dessert every day. The survey included 100…
University of Texas Addresses Dental Workforce Shortage by Launching New Dental Hygiene Program
On August 9, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at the University of Texas Education and Research Center in Laredo to mark a significant milestone. The occasion celebrated the introduction of Laredo’s inaugural Bachelor of Science in Dental…
University of Alabama Receives Grant to Investigate Link Between Alzheimer Disease and Periodontitis
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Ohio Clinic Serving Low-Income Populations Closes Due to Lack of Funds
In 1910, the Dental Center of Northwest Ohio in Toledo began providing care to children whose families were unable to afford dental care. The center was opened by local dentists who wanted to serve the needs of Toledo-area residents living…
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North Carolina Considers Changes to Regulations Surrounding Dental Practice
Organizations, such as the North Carolina Oral Health Collaborative, have long advocated for changes in the way dentistry is practiced in the state to expand access to care for all North Carolinians. However, there has not been much forward…
NYU Researcher Receives Grant to Study Oral Health in Those With Down Syndrome
Rodrigo Lacruz, PhD, MSc, a molecular pathobiology professor at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry, secured a $1.5 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research and the National Institute of…
Non-Profit That Helps Domestic Violence Survivors Access Dental Care Receives Grant
Six months ago, Finding Our Voices was launched with the goal of helping victims of domestic violence receive dental care in the state of Maine. Thus far, 18 dentists — including periodontists and oral surgeons — and two dental labs have…
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