Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing workforce shortages.
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House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and…
The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention…
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Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic…
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every…
Kettenbach Receives German Top 100-Innovation Award in 2026 The Recognition,…
Consistent innovation efforts payoff: Kettenbach has once again been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 Award 2026, ranking among the…
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In 1893, Elmer Ellsworth Kirkpatrick Sr. became the Territory of Oklahoma’s 25th licensed dentist and the Oklahoma Dental Society’s first president. Today, 129 years later, the Kirkpatrick family has donated $1 million to the University of…
Many Resources Available to Support Compliance With Dental Amalgam Rule
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With the pandemic receding from the collective mindset, patients returned to the dental office in force during 2021. Dental spending was higher than in pre-pandemic years, according to the American Dental Association. In 2020, dental…
Dental Implants May Provide Avenue for Hearing Aids
Chinese researchers may have found a way to help people hear better—dental implants. Connected to bone, dental implants may be able to transmit vibrations through the jawbone to the inner ear, enabling the placement of cochlear implants and…
Washington State Lawmakers Attend a Dental Therapy Work Session
In early December, members of the Washington House Health and Wellness Committee attended a work session on dental therapy. During the meeting, committee members heard from oral health professionals, community members, and patients about…
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Red Tape Hampers the Expansion of Chicago Dental Clinic
The TAG Oral Care Center for Excellence in Chicago—a state-of-the-art dental clinic designed to provide much-needed dental care to underserved populations—has idle operatories instead of patients due to legislative red tape. The problem is…
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