As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between oral and systemic health with practicing within their professional competence.
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How Oral Health Professionals Can Help Identify Human Trafficking Victims
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A controversial construction settlement in Rhode Island is being transformed into nearly $8 million in dental care for underserved children.
Michigan Moves Closer to Launching Its First Dental Therapy Program
Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing workforce shortages.
House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and Expand Access
The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention initiatives through 2028.
Dry Mouth Could Be the Clue to Undiagnosed Diabetes
Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying undiagnosed disease through careful assessment, risk screening, and timely medical referral.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic Plan
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every practice setting
Kettenbach Receives German Top 100-Innovation Award in 2026 The Recognition, Presented in the…
Consistent innovation efforts payoff: Kettenbach has once again been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 Award 2026, ranking among the most innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany. The internationally active, family-owned…
Rural Dental Assisting Program Pause Raises Access Concerns in Virginia
The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline and intensify the state’s dental hygienist shortage.
ER Dental Visits Surge as Policy Shifts Strain Access
Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting…
Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s definition of public health settings. The move is expected to broaden access to preventive oral healthcare while…
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