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November Sunstar Winner Announced
Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years,…
Independent Dental Practice Act Draws a Line in the Sand Against Corporate…
As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of…
How Saliva Is Reshaping the Future of Diagnostics
Exploding research on salivary biomarkers and the oral microbiome is redefining the mouth as a powerful gateway to whole-body…
Washington Dental Hygienists Change the Legislative Conversation
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Elevating Dental Hygiene Through Education and Advocacy
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Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: tooth pendant necklace, dental-themed, funny candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids…
Could Patients Grow a Third Set of Teeth by 2030?
Japanese researchers are testing a groundbreaking medication that may unlock humans’ hidden ability to regrow teeth.
PoviOne™ 10% Povidone-Iodine Now Available in 8mL Bulk Bottle
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Marketing for Prescription Products Helps Smokers Quit, While OTC Ads Don’t
New research finds that direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs significantly reduces cigarette use, while over-the-counter nicotine product ads do not. The findings suggest that advertising can either…
Pediatricians Step In as Maine Struggles With Oral Health Professional Shortage
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Debate Over Dental Therapists Heats Up as Florida Faces Oral Health Crisis
As Florida grapples with a growing oral health crisis and skyrocketing emergency dental costs, lawmakers are revisiting the controversial question of whether to authorize dental therapists. Supporters say these midlevel practitioners could…
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