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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…
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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…
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Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
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Extensive Array of Public Health Organizations Support Ban on Flavored Cigarettes
The American Heart Association and 79 other national public health groups have united in support of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rules to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. These organizations,…
Recipients of the 2024 William J. Gies Awards Are Announced
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA)Gies Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation, and Achievement in the field of oral health and dental education. These awards, named…
Simulation Workshop Ensures Future Dentists Are Prepared to Treat Older Adults
As people age, natural wear and biological changes affect the dentition and oral cavity, including slower cell renewal, thinner connective tissue, and reduced bone density. Gingiva may recede, exposing tooth roots and increasing caries…
The Number of Women Dentists Grows Exponentially
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Study Investigates Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of P. Gingivalis
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Surgical Intervention to Treat Obesity Leads to Higher Caries Risk
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Pennsylvania Considers Adding Dental Care Back Into Medicaid Program
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Oral Health Is Key to Endangered Wolves’ Survival
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