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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Michigan Aims to Increase Dental Utilization With Value-Based Payment Model
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services wanted to increase utilization of the state’s Healthy Kids Dental (HKD) program, which covers dental care for Medicaid enrollees under 21. The department partnered with Delta Dental of…
Making the Most of the New Periodontal Classification System
How you can use the advanced features of this new system to help formulate effective treatment plans for patients in need of periodontal therapy.
UK Researchers Develop Oral Cancer Test With More Than 90% Accuracy
Researchers at the University of Surrey in the United Kingdom have developed an oral cancer test called “point-of-care analysis for noninvasive diagnosis of oral cancer,” or PANDORA, that offers 92% efficacy in identifying oral squamous…
With Pandemic Health Emergency Over, Millions on Medicaid to Lose Health and Dental Coverage
The federal public health emergency issued in response to the global pandemic expired on April 1. During the pandemic, states were barred from eliminating individuals from Medicaid coverage, but now they can review participants’ eligibility…
NYC Health + Hospitals Adds Dental Hygiene Care to Its Pediatric Clinics
In an effort to improve the oral and systemic health of its youngest patients, NYC Health + Hospitals, a municipal healthcare system that serves 1 million residents of New York City, has added preventive dental hygiene services to pediatric…
Health Resources & Services Administration Wants Americans to Take Care of Their Oral Health
The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has launched a new campaign geared toward consumers to encourage good oral health. The campaign features statistics on the poor state of oral health in the United States including…
ADA Seeks Greater Support to Provide US Veterans With Dental Care
On March 28, the American Dental Association (ADA) sent a letter to Congress requesting more support in providing dental care to United States veterans. The letter asked for $1.25 billion to fund VA Dentistry, which is $50 million higher…
‘Mini-Residencies’ Help Public Health Dentists Broaden Their Skill Sets
Dentists serving low-income and underinsured patients via federally qualified health centers in Western North Carolina were frustrated by the need to refer many of their complex patients to other providers. The referral process and lengthy…
Effectively Addressing External Root Resorption
A thorough understanding of root resorption will help clinicians best advise their patients on treatment options.
April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
With early detection and treatment, oral cancer is highly survivable. Unfortunately, many cases are diagnosed in late stages. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of screening, especially at every dental…
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