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Delaware Passes Bill Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice
Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and…
Navigating the Boundaries Between Oral Health and Mental Health
As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between…
What Hygienists Can Learn About Dental Anxiety From the Best Pediatric Dentist…
You know the signs when you see them — wide, tearful eyes, the white-knuckled grip on the chair and a child who refuses to “say…
Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue…
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Indications for Surgical Crown Lengthening of a Decayed Tooth
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Canada Launches a Federal Oral Healthcare Plan
Canada has introduced the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as part of the federal government’s spring 2023 budget, allocating $13 billion over 5 years, with an additional $4.4 billion ongoing. The plan aims to provide dental care benefits…
BISCO Adds New Flavors to its Line of FluoroCal 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish with Tri-Calcium…
BISCO, Schaumburg, Illinois, is excited to announce the launch of two new FluoroCalTM flavors: Bubblegum and Green Apple. Both new flavors are available for purchase along with FluoroCal’s original and refreshing Spearmint flavor. All…
A Glimpse Into the Oral Hygiene Regimens of Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans had a unique and meticulous approach to oral hygiene, with toothpaste recipes featuring unconventional ingredients. A key component was powdered charcoal, derived from burned substances such as animal bones and oyster shells,…
Professor Investigates Why So Few Women Lead Dental Schools
Kelly Holst, BSDH, MS, DMD, an assistant professor at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, is addressing the underrepresentation of women as deans in United States dental schools. Holst, a recipient of the American Dental…
California Says Protective Lead Aprons Remain a Requirement Regardless of New Guidelines
Advancements in dental radiographic equipment and imaging techniques have significantly reduced patients’ radiation exposure over the past 30 years. Recent reviews by radiation protection organizations suggest that radiation doses from…
Dental Hygienist Receives Webb Family Grant Award
Maria Augello, RDH, a recent graduate of the Shasta College Dental Hygiene Program in Redding, California, has received the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation’s Webb Family Grant for 2023. This grant, established by Russell…
School-Based Program Focuses on Caries Prevention
An innovative caries prevention program, CariedAway NH Concord, is launching in three New Hampshire school districts — Concord, Pittsfield, and Merrimack Valley. Developed by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry and…
The Concept of Biologic Width in Restorative Dentistry
Crown lengthening surgery can help to create enough biologic width for teeth with subgingival caries, inadequate crown length, or tooth fracture.
Alternative to Root Canal Therapy May Improve Outcomes
Scientists are exploring a promising treatment for dental caries that may eliminate the need for drilling into sensitive tooth areas. Resolvins, specifically Resolvin E1 (RvE1), have been identified as molecules capable of regenerating…
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