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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Los Angeles Area Dental Office Suffers Burglary of Hard-Copy Data
In 2023, the stealing of data conjures up the disappearance of digital records into the darkest parts of the web. However, hard-copy data remain highly valuable as one California dental office unfortunately discovered. At 3 in the morning,…
Orascoptic Introduces Ergo Loupes
Orascoptic (800-369-3698; orascoptic.com) has announced the launch of Ergo loupes. Developed with the goal of improving patient outcomes by elevating clinicians’ level of care, the new loupes feature refractive prisms that allow oral health…
A Natural Approach to Periodontal Therapy
Holistic alternatives to antimicrobials do exist for those patients who prefer to avoid traditional options.
Oral Health Concerns Interfering With Bisphosphonate Prescriptions
Drugs designed to strengthen fragile bones, especially after a break, may be denied due to poor oral health.
Community Dental Health Coordinator Broadens Preventive Care in Southern Arizona
MiQuel McRae, RDH, CDHC, is ensuring that rural Arizona children receive dental care.
Another TikTok Trend Could Prove Harmful to Oral Health
TikTok is at it again … This time it’s influencers advocating DYI dental scaling. But how safe is it?
National Health Service Corps May Help Reduce Caries Prevalence in Underserved Areas
According to research conducted at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, growing the dental workforce through the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) could significantly impact the high rates of caries experienced in health professional…
Ancient Oral Microbiome Analysis Examines Shift to a Cariogenic Diet
An analysis of the oral microbiome of human remains from prehistoric populations living in Italy lends further evidence of the evolutionary shift from a hunter/gatherer existence to an agricultural lifestyle and cariogenic diet. As reported…
Cytokine Score Corresponds to Periodontal Inflammation Levels
Researchers at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry have developed a simple score to describe the level of cytokines found in saliva, and they assert this score corresponds to the severity of periodontal inflammation. While more…
Massachusetts Dental Hygienists Lobby for Dental Therapy, Expanded Functions
Members of the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association are rallying their lawmakers in support of four bills impacting the provision of oral healthcare in the state. The group stands behind the following pieces of legislation:…
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