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
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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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Many Dental Practices Still Don’t Have Full Patient Schedules
New polling data from the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute show that dental practice patient schedules are about 83% full—down from 86% just a month ago. With more than 1,200 participants, the survey was conducted the…
Screw- Vs Cement-Retained Prostheses in Implant Therapy
Both screw- and cement-retained prostheses are acceptable treatment options for single and multiple fixed implant restorations. However, there is debate over which is the better option in the long term.
A cement-retained prosthesis has…
CDC Releases Health Alert on Importance of Maintaining Dental Unit Waterlines
On October 31, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a Health Alert Network Health Advisory regarding the importance of effectively maintaining dental unit waterlines after an outbreak of nontuberculous …
W&H Unveils New Innovations for the First Time at the Greater NY Dental Meeting
Be the first to see W&H’s new innovations for the North American market at their booth at one of the largest Dental Congresses in the world.
NIDCR Funds Investigation of the Oral Microbiome in Thrush and HPV Risk
The oral microbiome plays an important role in systemic health but much about this relationship remains unknown. The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is providing $7.8 million in grant monies to the University…
Chocolate May Offer More Than Just a Delicious Treat
A study conducted on the properties of cocoa, the main ingredient in chocolate, found that the plant-derived proanthocyanidins (PACs) contained within cocoa offer oral health benefits. The PACs were found to strengthen dentin; however, the…
Egyptian Study Demonstrates Relationship Between Oral Health and Pandemic Fears
Published in the journal Nature, a new study of more than 370 Egyptian adults found interesting correlations between how individuals felt about COVID-19 and their level of oral health. Those who reported the highest levels of fear regarding…
The Case for a Medicare Dental Benefit
Adding a dental benefit to Medicare will make a significant difference in improving access to care for older Americans.
National Dental Therapy Coalition Publishes Model Rule
A new tool is available to help reduce regulatory barriers for the profession.
Addressing Dental Hygienists’ Workforce Issues
The ADHA partners with the ADA to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the dental hygiene workforce.
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