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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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Tennessee to Adopt Interstate Compact
Tennessee is making strides toward becoming one of the pioneer states to adopt the Dental and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact. This landmark agreement would enable dental professionals with licenses from member states to practice in…
More Than 185,000 Federal Employees to Gain Access to Dental and Vision Coverage
A new rule published in the Federal Register grants more than 186,000 federal part-time and seasonal employees access to the federal government’s dental and vision insurance program. Eligible employees must work a minimum of 130 hours per…
Adding a Virtual Assistant to the Dental Team: Yay or Nay?
Undeniably, one result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that a significant number of Americans worked from home, often experiencing remote work for the first time. This switch in employment patterns has created a cadre of individuals with strong…
Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Dental hygienist’s early detection saves young student from serious health condition.
Parents Play a Crucial Role in Establishing Good Oral Health Habits
Developing proper oral hygiene practices during infancy and early childhood is essential, and parental awareness and modeling are key to maintaining children’s dental health.
Medication for Tooth Regrowth Could Soon Become a Reality
Research in Japan could revolutionize the field of dentistry.
California Launches Statewide Sealant Program
While California has seen improvement over the past several years when it comes to missed school days due to dental problems —446,000 in 2018 to 270,000 in 2021— the state wants to continue to see that number drop. As such, Smile,…
All that Implant Therapy Has to Offer
Flapless surgical implant placement is a viable option for many patients.
Indiana Oral Health Professionals Are Displeased With Spending of Compliance Fund
When dentists and dental hygienists renew their license to practice in the state of Indiana every other year, they pay a $20 fee that goes into a state-run compliance fund. The fund is intended for use in investigating oral health…
Professional Athlete and Team Dentist Partner to Enable Kids With Special Needs to Receive Dental…
Devin Booker, a professional basketball player on the Phoenix Suns, and John Badolato, DDS, founder of Studio B Smiles in Phoenix and Scottsdale and team dentist for the Phoenix Suns, have donated $500,000 to Special Olympics Arizona to…
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