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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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…
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.
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