The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention initiatives through 2028.
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Dry Mouth Could Be the Clue to Undiagnosed Diabetes
Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic…
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every…
Kettenbach Receives German Top 100-Innovation Award in 2026 The Recognition,…
Consistent innovation efforts payoff: Kettenbach has once again been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 Award 2026, ranking among the…
Rural Dental Assisting Program Pause Raises Access Concerns in Virginia
The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline…
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Orascoptic Introduces Phantom Sports Frame
Orascoptic has added a new sports frame to its collection. Perfect for the clinician prioritizing comfort, Phantom is a lightweight frame option that doesn’t compromise performance.
Constructed using titanium, Phantom is the lightest…
Grant Supports Dental Care for Underserved in New Jersey
The Delta Dental of New Jersey Foundation has provided $66,510 for dental care and education at the Overlook Dental Center in Summit, New Jersey. The funds will increase access to dental care and oral hygiene education for 1,000 underserved…
Illinois Passes Electronic Prescription Requirement and Dental Practice Act Legislation
With support from the Illinois State Dental Society, Illinois Governor Pritzker signed into law legislation that simplifies the requirement for when medical and dental providers submit prescriptions for controlled substances and revises the…
New Study Investigates the Impact of COVID-19 on Dentists’ Mental Health
A study out of the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Dentistry in Saskatoon, Canada, used the COVID-19 Anxiety Syndrome scale to analyze the pandemic’s effects on dentists. The study used both social and biological indicators,…
UConn Dental School Receives $2.7M Grant for Research Training
The University of Connecticut (UConn) School of Dental Medicine in Farmington has secured a $2.7 million, 5-year training grant from the National Institute of Health’s National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. This funding…
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed After Patient Dies
An 81-year-old woman presented to an Oxford, Connecticut dental practice to have four teeth extracted and four implants placed. She died during the procedure. Her family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit citing carelessness and negligence…
Precise Flapless Dental Implants for Improved Success
Implant placement technique offers precise insertion without tissue incision, minimizing complications and promoting successful outcomes, even in patients with diabetes.
New York Introduces Dental Therapy Bill
More than half of New York state’s population — 9 million people — are covered by public health insurance programs, such as Medicaid, and they are struggling to access dental care. As such lawmakers recently introduced legislation to create…
Americans Love Their Sweets
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…
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