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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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Two Dental Hygienists Lead the Maine Board of Dental Practice
Two dental hygienists on the faculty of the University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) recently ascended to the top leadership positions of the Maine Board of Dental Practice. Tracey L. Jowett, RDH, BSDH, IPDH, is chair of the board and Kathryn…
Boston University Furthers Innovation in Oral Health With Generous Award
Boston University (BU) Technology Development’s Ignition Awards, designed to propel groundbreaking science and technology forward, have unveiled their 2023 recipients, and one researcher is poised to revolutionize oral health. Yuwei Fan,…
Transforming Dental Health With Implant Therapy
Age is not always a barrier to benefiting from modern dental advancements as seen in this case study of a 94-year-old woman.
Norwegian Researchers Investigate Treatment for Burning Mouth Syndrome
Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a persistent condition characterized by a recurring burning sensation within the oral cavity, sometimes accompanied by tingling and alterations in taste perception. The clinical manifestations of BMS share…
Stony Brook University School of Dental Medicine Commemorates 50 Years of Providing Dental Education
Fifty years ago, Stony Brook University in New York admitted its first class of dental students. Since that first class of 22 students graduated, the public institution has educated more than 1,500 dentists. The school is the Long Island…
Dental Assistant Program at Risk of Losing Accreditation
The Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently found the dental assisting program at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) in Iowa to be noncompliant with sterilization standards set by the accrediting agency and the…
Washington Makes Strides to Fill the Gaps in Its Dental Workforce
During the 2023 legislative session, new bills were passed to bolster the dental workforce in the state of Washington, with a particular focus on dental hygienists. House Bill 1466, among other dental reform laws, was passed to facilitate…
Teledentistry Threatened by Regulatory Red Tape
Teledentistry gained popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, its continued use has been thwarted by regulatory roadblocks. A new report from the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany Center for Health…
NYU College of Dentistry Alumnus Furthers Aesthetic Training With Significant Gift
Twenty years ago, Michael Apa, DDS, graduated from New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry and launched a successful career in aesthetic dentistry. Today, he has offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Dubai, and counts many…
Revolutionizing Denture Stability: Implant Solutions for Older Adults
A 94-year-old woman's quality of life dramatically improved as she received dental implants to secure her mandibular denture.
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