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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Dental Armamentarium Has Not Changed Dramatically Since Ancient Times
The History Channel recently published an overview of oral hygiene tools throughout the ages and, surprisingly, many of them are easily recognizable today. While the toothbrush was invented in China at some point between 600 and 900 AD, the…
NYU Research Takes Top Honors at STAT Madness Competition
The STAT Madness Competition, which honors innovative research in science and medicine, chose a gel designed to fight periodontal diseases developed at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry as the winner of the top prize. The…
Michigan Invests More Than $85 Million in Dental Services for Adults Covered by Medicaid
The state of Michigan has expanded dental benefits for adults covered by Medicaid as well as increased reimbursement for participating dental providers. The $85.1 million will help those ages 21 and older receive preventive and restorative…
Grant Enables Dental Clinic to Add Diabetes Screening to Its Roster of Services
The Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic in El Paso has received a $114,944 grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to enable clinicians to screen patients for diabetes. The clinic serves residents of the borderplex area (city on…
Developing a Comprehensive Care Plan for Patients
Root resorption is the conclusion after data collection is complete in this case study of a 90-year-old woman.
More Than $50 Million to Be Spent on Increasing Access to Care in Tennessee
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC) College of Dentistry and the Tennessee Department of Health have partnered on a $53 million program to improve access to dental care for the state’s most vulnerable populations over…
Dental Tourism Leads to a Coma for a Washington State Woman
An Ashland, Washington woman traveled to Costa Rica to undergo dental surgery after ascertaining the cost would be $12,000 less than in the United States, even when accounting for travel expenses. Unfortunately, the dental treatment did not…
Temple University Opens a Dental Clinic in a Local Elementary School
The Temple University Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry—in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia—has opened a four-operatory dental clinic in the William D. Kelly Elementary School, which is located near the dental…
Program Introduces Disadvantaged Teens to Careers in Dental Hygiene
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences wants to show high school students that a vast array of careers awaits them once they graduate and provide information on the additional education and/or training needed to begin working in…
Four New Codes Introduced to Treat Sleep Apnea
Beginning January 1, 2024, dental providers will have four additional Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes that can be used for reimbursement related to the treatment of sleep apnea in the dental setting. The new codes cover screening for…
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