Kentucky’s assistant-scaling proposal is off the table. Here’s what the Board of Dentistry’s decision means.
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Solmetex, LLC Acquires ReLeaf
MARLBOROUGH, MA and VANCOUVER, WA – January 9, 2026 – Solmetex, LLC, a leading provider of dental consumables and equipment, today…
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Dental Therapist Vs Oral Preventive Assistant
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Survey Shows Many Patients Discuss Cost of Care With Providers
In a survey of 370 dental patients, more than 65% reported discussing cost of treatment with their dental providers during their past appointment. The study, published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, found that patients…
California Offers Loan Repayment and Scholarships to Grow Oral Health Workforce
The state of California is serious about growing its oral health workforce in order to improve access to care for vulnerable populations. California’s Department of Health Care Access and Information has programs for dentists, dental…
Good News—Monkeypox Cases Are Declining
According to the World Health Organization, the number of monkeypox cases across the globe decreased by 21% during the week of August 15, after months of precipitous increase. The United States is home to most of the 41,000 diagnosed cases…
Revamped COVID-19 Booster Shot May Be Available by Labor Day
A redesigned COVID-19 vaccine that is thought to provide better protection against the Omicron variants may be available by Labor Day weekend. The booster shot, which needs to gain approval by the United States Centers for Disease Control…
Broadening the Knowledge Base
Research conducted by Deborah H. Dowd, RDH, MSDH, provides important clues on how to support the oral health of a highly vulnerable population—older adults residing in assisted living facilities.
Oral Healthcare Front-Liners Struggled With Anxiety and Depression at Start of Pandemic
COVID-19 took a toll on many aspects of life, not least of which was the mental health of front-line workers in the dental professions.
Oral Bacteria Diversity Linked to Oral Hygiene Habits
A new study finds a strong correlation between gingival bleeding and the numbers and types of pathogens found in the oral cavity.
Dental Practices Continue to Struggle With Labor Shortage
With research conducted jointly by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Association reporting that approximately 8% of dental hygienists left the field for good during the pandemic, many dental practices are…
Monkeypox Is Found Across All 50 States
Monkeypox—which public health officials initially thought could be contained—has now spread to all 50 states. On August 22, Wyoming became the last state to report its first case. Eligibility for the vaccine is currently open only to those…
A Look at Peri-Implant Disease Classification
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Implant therapy is often the treatment of choice when it comes to addressing tooth loss. And for the most part, it is quite successful. However, as dental hygienists are well aware, some…
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