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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…
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Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
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Dental organizations nationwide are addressing workforce shortages by introducing dental assisting training and apprenticeships. Charter Apprenticeships has gained state-level approval in Montana and Utah. The dental profession has…
UCLA Team Invents UV Treatment to Improve Implant Outcomes
A team of researchers from the University of California School of Dentistry, led by Takahiro Ogawa, DDS, PhD, has developed a groundbreaking technology to enhance dental implant procedures. The decade-long research resulted in a device that…
Study Demonstrates the Value of Health Screenings Conducted by Oral Health Professionals
A recent study published in the British Dental Journal investigated the results of two dental practices that implemented a variety of general health screenings, such as blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), into their continuum of care.…
Organization Providing Free Dental Care Across the Nation Seeks Volunteers
The Dental Lifeline Network, established in 1985, has delivered more than $532 million in donated dental care, impacting the lives of nearly 170,000 individuals. The network, relying on 13,472 volunteer oral health professionals and 3,315…
Nevada Oral Cancer Foundation Hosts Fundraiser
The Nevada Oral Cancer Foundation in collaboration with the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association is hosting the Nevada Oral Cancer Walk/Run on April 28 to raise funds for oral cancer research, public education, and patient support.
The Impact of Surgical Checklists in Dentistry
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CU School of Dental Medicine Offers Comfort and Care to Patients With Special Needs
Bruce Jackson, a retired Microsoft engineer battling a degenerative neuromuscular disease, believes his health decline began with a cracked tooth in 2009 after experiencing an allergic reaction to the prescribed penicillin. Later diagnosed…
Artificial Intelligence May Offer Benefits to Oral Health Professionals
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into dental practices is revolutionizing oral health diagnostics and patient engagement, as highlighted in studies cited in the Journal of Dental Sciences. AI algorithms applied to digital…
California Dentist Remains Dedicated to Afghanistan Dental Clinic Despite Setbacks
James Rolfe, DDS, is an 84-year-old general dentist who continues to practice in Santa Barbara, California. While he is passionate about providing dental care, it is his love for the people of Afghanistan that keeps his dental practice…
US Mother Goes Viral for Sharing Her Child’s Dental Experience in Denmark
An American mother living in Copenhagen has gained widespread attention on social media for showcasing the Danish pediatric dentistry system. Annie Samples, known as Annie in Eventyrland on TikTok, moved to Denmark 4 years ago. In a viral…
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