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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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Dental Insurer Pays Hefty Fine for Data Breach
Healthplex, a dental insurance provider based in Uniondale, New York, has reached an agreement with the New York Attorney General’s office to pay $400,000 following a 2021 data breach. The breach, attributed to inadequate data security…
Indications for Surgical Crown Lengthening of a Decayed Tooth
Esthetic and restorative concerns are the most common indications for implementing this technique.
Canada Launches a Federal Oral Healthcare Plan
Canada has introduced the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as part of the federal government’s spring 2023 budget, allocating $13 billion over 5 years, with an additional $4.4 billion ongoing. The plan aims to provide dental care benefits…
BISCO Adds New Flavors to its Line of FluoroCal 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish with Tri-Calcium…
BISCO, Schaumburg, Illinois, is excited to announce the launch of two new FluoroCalTM flavors: Bubblegum and Green Apple. Both new flavors are available for purchase along with FluoroCal’s original and refreshing Spearmint flavor. All…
A Glimpse Into the Oral Hygiene Regimens of Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans had a unique and meticulous approach to oral hygiene, with toothpaste recipes featuring unconventional ingredients. A key component was powdered charcoal, derived from burned substances such as animal bones and oyster shells,…
Professor Investigates Why So Few Women Lead Dental Schools
Kelly Holst, BSDH, MS, DMD, an assistant professor at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, is addressing the underrepresentation of women as deans in United States dental schools. Holst, a recipient of the American Dental…
California Says Protective Lead Aprons Remain a Requirement Regardless of New Guidelines
Advancements in dental radiographic equipment and imaging techniques have significantly reduced patients’ radiation exposure over the past 30 years. Recent reviews by radiation protection organizations suggest that radiation doses from…
Dental Hygienist Receives Webb Family Grant Award
Maria Augello, RDH, a recent graduate of the Shasta College Dental Hygiene Program in Redding, California, has received the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation’s Webb Family Grant for 2023. This grant, established by Russell…
School-Based Program Focuses on Caries Prevention
An innovative caries prevention program, CariedAway NH Concord, is launching in three New Hampshire school districts — Concord, Pittsfield, and Merrimack Valley. Developed by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry and…
The Concept of Biologic Width in Restorative Dentistry
Crown lengthening surgery can help to create enough biologic width for teeth with subgingival caries, inadequate crown length, or tooth fracture.
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