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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Dental Assistant Loses Her Job After TikTok Video Goes Viral
Both customers and workers were surprised when a dental assistant began yelling at the drive-through clerk at a McDonald’s in Fresno, California. The dental assistant was displeased with her order, and, according to customers, was…
University of Louisville Receives Grant to Further Understanding of the Oral Microbiome
Researchers at the University of Louisville in Kentucky have secured an $11.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health for a 5-year study on microorganisms present throughout the body, including the oral cavity. Their findings…
South Dakota Expands Rural Recruitment Program to Include Dental Hygienists
The South Dakota Department of Health has expanded its Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) to encompass dental hygienists as qualified participants. RHFRAP offers a $10,000 incentive to eligible healthcare…
Clinical Practice Guideline on Pain Relief in Children Is Released
A new clinical practice guideline developed by the American Dental Association Science & Research Institute (ADASRI), University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine, and Center for Integrative Global Oral Health at the University of…
Pennsylvania Considers Dentist/Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact
A proposed bill, Senate Bill 895, aims to ease the licensing process for out-of-state dentists and dental hygienists seeking to practice in Pennsylvania. This bill seeks to grant the governor’s office the authority to join the Dentist and…
Grant Supports Efforts to Make Dental Visits More Pleasant for Pediatric Patients
While going to the dentist is rarely on a child’s list of favorite things, a new grant from the National Institutes of Health aims to help oral health professionals provide the best experience possible for their littlest patients. The…
Dental Implants Revolutionize Tooth Replacement Options
Advances in implant therapy are reshaping the field of dentistry, offering diverse treatment choices for patients with missing teeth and improving their oral function and overall well-being.
Arizona Considers Changing Rules Regarding Dental Anesthesia
Since 2017 in the state of Arizona, two children have died due to complications from anesthesia administered in a dental setting and four others required emergency medical treatment but survived. In response, the Arizona State Dental Board…
Kettenbach Releases a New Fluoride Varnish
Profisil® Fluoride Varnish contains 5 % sodium fluoride in a mucosa-friendly, pleasantly flavored dimethicone gel. This formula is not made with ethyl alcohol or colophony (rosin), thus reducing the potential of soft tissue irritation or…
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…
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