Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can…
Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
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Orascoptic Introduces RDH Elevate Frame
Orascoptic has added a new fashion-forward, lightweight metal frame to its popular line of RDH loupes. Designed with the dental hygienist in mind, the RDH Elevate frame is the perfect union of fashion and functionality.
RDH Elevate was…
Role of Porphyromonas Gingivalis in Periodontal Diseases
This highly destructive oral pathogen leads to severe periodontitis.
Paperwork Blunder Keeps Some Navy Dentists Serving Longer Than Anticipated
Due to an error in how years served were calculated, many United States Navy dentists and physicians who thought they were nearing the 20 years needed to retire are finding that they owe 3 more years. It seems that the clinicians’…
States Consider License Portability Legislation for Dentists and Dental Hygienists
License portability allows dentists and dental hygienists much more freedom in their mobility as it prevents the need to undergo licensure in different states. The American Dental Association, American Dental Hygienists’ Association,…
New Report Calls on States to Extend Post-Partum Medicaid Benefits
A new report from CareQuest Institute urges states to lengthen post-partum Medicaid benefits, which include dental care, from 60 days to 12 months in an effort to improve maternal health outcomes. The American Rescue Act created the…
CDC and ADA Promote Antibiotic Stewardship
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have partnered to promote antibiotic stewardship among oral health professionals. The two organizations have created a new resource…
List of Institutions Receiving the Most Research Funding Is Released
Every year, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) funds diverse research projects at academic institutions to improve the understanding of dental, oral, and health with the ultimate goal of improving overall…
Nevada to Provide Dental Care for Residents With Disabilities
The state of Nevada’s Medicaid program has received $2.5 million to provide dental care to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who often struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. The funds will…
Impact of Periodontal Classification on Treatment Planning
Individualizing care to meet each patient’s needs is the key to successful outcomes.
Lawsuit Ensures New Yorkers on Medicaid Will Receive Dental Care
While state Medicaid programs are not required to cover oral healthcare, if they do provide reimbursement, they must cover all facets of dental care, even the most expensive treatments such as implants and endodontic therapy. The state of…
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