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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Navigating Dental Implants in Medically Complex Older Adults
When dealing with older adults who have comorbidities, clinicians should prioritize a well-thought-out approach to dental implant therapy.
Infection Lands Dental Patient in the Hospital for More Than a Week
A San Diego dental patient visited her dentist for a simple restorative procedure — placement of a crown — and 2 weeks later she was in the hospital. The patient noticed a significant level of pain following the initial restorative…
Dental Hygiene Students Support the Oral Health of Georgia State Football Players
Playing football can be a dangerous endeavor, fraught with all kinds of risks — including oral trauma. At Georgia State University in Atlanta, the school’s dental hygiene students have fabricated custom mouthguards to protect the dentitions…
Exploring the Link Between Tooth Loss, Periodontitis, and Dementia
A recent study explored the potential link between tooth loss, periodontitis, and the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD) and related dementia. While the primary causes of dementia are largely unknown, dental health has emerged as a possible…
Private Dental School in NC Receives CODA Accreditation
On August 24, North Carolina’s only private dental school achieved a significant milestone, receiving initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). High Point University (HPU) will officially open the Workman…
Supporting Oral Health Professionals Impacted by Maui Wildfires
Beginning on August 8, America watched in horror as the island of Maui was engulfed in flames. In an effort to support the area’s oral health professionals, the Hawaii Dental Association Foundation, in collaboration with the Hawaii Dental…
University of Texas Introduces New Baccalaureate Dental Hygiene Program
The new Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Program is designed to improve access to dental care, generate job opportunities, and address workforce shortages.
Can Saliva Testing Help Patients With IBD Receive Earlier Diagnoses?
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Studies Link Good Oral Care and School Success
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