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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Arizona Tooth Fairy Receives Accolades
Jenny Zamora-Garcia, RDH, was recently honored with Flagstaff’s “Citizen of the Year” Award for her work in dental public health.
Researchers Investigate Connection Between Periodontitis and Alzheimer Disease
More than 6 million Americans, mostly over the age of 64, have Alzheimer disease, the most common form of dementia.
Vitamin D Crucial in Maintaining Healthy Gingiva
Mounting evidence shows that vitamin D is much more valuable than previously realized.
Making the Right Choice
Appropriate instrument selection is integral to successful nonsurgical periodontal therapy.
Board of Infectious Disease Physicians Recommend Ceasing COVID-19 Testing Among Asymptomatic
The Board of Directors of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America recently released new recommendations for COVID-19. The group suggests that asymptomatic patients need not be routinely tested for COVID-19 in hospitals and other…
The New Year Brings New Employment Regulations for California Dentists
With some requiring immediate implementation while others offering a grace period, new regulations regarding employment are impacting California dentists. Some regulations apply only to businesses with a minimum number of employees. In…
Appeals Court Overturns Earlier Decision to Prevent Medicaid Funding for DHATs
The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit has overturned a previous ruling that prevented Medicaid from covering services provided by dental health aide therapists (DHATs) on Tribal lands in the state of Washington. The…
Dental Assistants Recognition Week Is Coming in March
Dentistry has struggled to keep up with patient demand due to a shortage of dental hygienists and dental assistants. As such, the American Dental Association (ADA) is reminding its members to celebrate Dental Assistants Recognition Week…
New Program Hopes to Bring More Pediatric Dentists to SW Virginia
Carilion Clinic, a nonprofit healthcare provider in Roanoke, Virginia, sees 10,000 children each year in its dental clinic and struggles to keep up with demand. In addition to Southwest Virginia, children travel from neighboring West…
Fewer US Children Receiving Standard Vaccinations
The number of American children who began kindergarten during the 2021-2022 school year fully vaccinated against polio, measles, and diphtheria has decreased for the second year in a row, according to data compiled by the United States…
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