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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…
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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…
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Named after the late inspirational dental hygiene leader and inaugural recipient Esther M. Wilkins, BS, RDH, DMD, the Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award is presented annually to recognize the distinguished career of a worthy…
Oral Microbiota Linked to Severe Stroke
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Researchers to Take a Deep Dive Into Impact of Cannabis Smoking on the Oral Microbiome
Through the support of a $3.7 million grant given by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are taking a close look at the impact of…
New Study Looks at Discussion of HPV Vaccination in the Dental Setting
A study, recently published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, investigated oral health professionals’ knowledgeable base and comfort level surrounding the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination. The review found that most…
Connecticut Dental Hygiene Program Receives Grant to Expand Operations
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NIDCR Awards Grant to Better Understand Relationship Between Oral Health and HIV Severity
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