Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can…
Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
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Russian Code Discovered in CDC and US Army Apps
The news agency, Reuters, discovered that Pushwoosh, a technology company purported to be American with headquarters in Washington, DC, was actually a Russian group that created code for many United States apps, including those used by the…
Supporting Dental Therapy
Misty Davis, RDH, BS, is making dental therapy a reality in the state of Michigan.
Study Shows Early Fluoride Exposure Not Harmful to Child Development
New research into the early effects of fluoride on the human body sheds light on an issue that continues to generate controversy.
HEALTHY PEOPLE 2030 ORAL HEALTH OBJECTIVE PROMOTION WEBINAR SERIES: REDUCING THE PROPORTION OF…
This is the fourth in a series of webinars designed to promote the 11 Healthy People 2030 oral health objectives. 13.4 percent of U.S. children and adolescents 3 to 19 years of age have untreated dental caries, and the Healthy People 2030…
Preventing Inflammation With Implant Maintenance
Implant maintenance is key to preventing inflammatory disease that may jeopardize implant health. With no proven strategies to combat peri-implantitis, prevention is integral to the long-term success of implant therapy.
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Pacific Dental Services Sponsors Two Webinars on the Relationship Between Oral Health and Women’s…
Two live learning events will take place Nov. 15, each highlighting the connection between women’s health and oral health.
Healthcare Clinics Owned by Private Equity Groups Accused of Putting Profits Ahead of Patients
Private equity firms are becoming more involved in the business of healthcare, with $206 billion spent on more than 1,400 healthcare purchases in 2021, according to the Kaiser Health Network (KHN). Dental service organizations in addition…
ADA Offers Strategies to Withstand an Economic Recession
A recent American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute poll demonstrated that many dentists are concerned about rising costs and the risk of an impending recession. In response, the ADA published some tips on how dental…
Comments Sought on Suggested Changes to Code on Dental Procedures and Nomenclature
The American Dental Association Enhanced Current Dental Terminology (CDT) Task Force is requesting input from all members of the dental community regarding the introduction of new dental procedure code modifiers. The Code on Dental…
New Preventive for Bisphosphonate-Related Osteonecrosis of the Jaw Is in Development
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, School of Dentistry have developed a topical medication designed to prevent or minimize the effects of bisphosphonate-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (BRONJ), an uncommon but…
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