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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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Diana Teruel, RDH, Is the May Sunstar Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Diana Teruel, RDH, PHDH, the May winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway. With 21 years of experience as a dental hygienist, she spent most of her career in private practice before transitioning into public health 3…
Rice University Students Harness AI to Transform the Front Desk
A student-founded startup is helping dental practices streamline scheduling, insurance verification, and patient communication with artificial intelligence, potentially improving access to care while reducing administrative burdens.
Septodont and Dentroid Enter a Global Development and Commercialization Partnership to Pioneer…
Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France and Canberra, Australia – May 2026 – Septodont, the global leader in dental pain management, and Dentroid, a pioneering Australian medtech startup , today announced that they have entered into a global…
Wisconsin Specialty Rule Sparks Debate Over Consumer Protection and Free Speech
A proposed Wisconsin regulation limiting which dentists can advertise themselves as specialists has ignited a clash between patient protection advocates and free speech proponents.
Why the Future of Dental Hygiene Extends Far Beyond the Operatory
Join renowned educator and 2025–2026 ADHA President Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how dental hygienists are redefining their role as essential healthcare providers.
Why How Often Patients Eat Matters More Than They Think
Understanding the Stephan curve, oral pH changes, and the cariogenic properties of foods can help clinicians deliver more effective nutritional counseling and reduce patients’ caries risk.
Why School Dental Consent Fails and How Programs Fix It
School-based dental programs boost participation not by simplifying paperwork alone, but by building trust, clarifying cost and safety, and turning consent into an ongoing, multi-channel conversation that leads families to real care.
High-Puff Vapes May Become More Dangerous Over Time
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Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental-themed, personalized quarter zip, adorable tooth-themed turbantwist headband, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook,…
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