California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the proposal…
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IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway…
20 Years of Protecting Children’s Smiles
A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to the December winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway, Shanin Peck, RDH, MA, ECPII. A professor and senior…
The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
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Baseball and Prophys: A Winning Combination
Baseball typically conjures up warm summer evenings and the smell of hot dogs cooking, as opposed to dental care, but the Milwaukee Brewers flipped the switch on June 27 when they hosted a free dental clinic at American Family Field. The…
Dentist Faces Life in Prison for Illegally Prescribing Opioids
A Kentucky dentist was found guilty of distribution of a controlled substance and distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death in federal court. The dentist prescribed serious opioid medications to patients following routine…
Ultradent Adds New Cordless Prophy Handpiece
Ultradent Products, Inc., introduces the Ultrapro™ Tx Cordless handpiece to its Ultrapro™ Tx prophylaxis family. Building on a legacy of providing innovative dental solutions, the Ultrapro Tx Cordless handpiece combines the power and…
The Synergistic Relationship Between Endodontic and Periodontal Pathosis
While endodontic pathology may cause periodontal problems, it remains unclear whether the situation reverses.
New Guidelines on Treating Dental Caries Are Released
The American Dental Association published updated guidance on addressing dental caries in the latest issue of its journal. Developed by a panel of expert dentists, the new guidelines suggest that conservative carious tissue removal is…
Wishing on a Star
With the pain of untreated dental disease in his rearview mirror, Shimirimana Eliya, RDH, BS, is ready to promote oral health across the globe.
New and Expectant Mothers Bear the Brunt of Medicaid Shortfalls
Experts agree that oral health care is imperative for pregnant and post-partum women. Yet, many don’t receive it
Grandparents Under Fire for Pushing Sugar to the Grandkids
It’s no secret that many grandparents enjoy spoiling their grandchildren. But when they do it with sugary or carb-laden treats, it can give new meaning to the term “spoiled rotten.”
Nevada Passes Legislation Expanding Functions for Dental Assistants and Dental Hygienists
Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 310 into law on June 15, 2023. The legislation enables the licensure of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) and the practice of restorative dental therapy and prescribing capabilities…
Dentist Finally Lands a Spot on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ After 20 Years of Trying
Tammy Kalsow, DMD, a dentist and former dental hygienist in Madison, Wisconsin, has always loved the TV gameshow “Wheel of Fortune,” and has been a dedicated viewer since childhood. Twenty years ago, she began applying to become a…
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