California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the proposal…
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IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway…
20 Years of Protecting Children’s Smiles
A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to the December winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway, Shanin Peck, RDH, MA, ECPII. A professor and senior…
The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
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Water Fluoridation Found to be Safest Anticaries Strategy Available
Decades of research have shown that this use of fluoride has been immensely beneficial, safe, and instrumental in decreasing the incidence of caries across the globe.
Dental Insurance Initiative to Appear on Massachusetts Ballot in November
Massachusetts voters will consider an initiative on their November ballot that would require dental insurance companies to spend 83% or more of premiums on actual patient care, not administrative costs or taxes. Those companies that spend…
Human Saliva May Prove Key to Fighting Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Drug-resistant pathogens are a growing problem. But according to one study, we may not have to look further than our own spit for a cure.
Altruistic Dental Hygienist Receives High Honor
Michelle Noblet-Vacha, RDH, BS, who has dedicated her career to caring for the most vulnerable patients, is recognized with the prestigious Jefferson Award.
Research Shows Medical-Dental Integration Improves Systemic Health
A review conducted at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine has found that the overall health of vulnerable patients improved when they received care in a medical-dental integration model. Funded by Delta Dental, the review…
SurgiTel Releases New ErgoDeflection Loupes
SurgiTel is proud to release the next generation ErgoDeflection loupes in October 2022. The issue with currently available deflection loupes is they are too steep and will cause clinicians to work too closely to the patient or have them…
Periodontal Manifestations of Neurofibromatosis
Until recently, the relationship between genetic disorders and periodontal diseases was unclear. As our understanding of the underlying mechanisms and systemic pathophysiology of numerous genetic disorders broadens, new research has…
Preliminary Study Finds Ergonomic Loupes Can Help Reduce Back and Neck Strain for Dental…
Study suggests significant mitigation of stress using Ergo loupes.
California Dental Association Offers Practices Educational Resources for COVID-19 Vaccination
The California Dental Association is now offering educational infographics and education resources on its website to encourage dental patients and dental team members to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Made possible through a grant from…
Study Launched to Investigate High Rate of HPV Infection Among Those With HIV
While people living with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) can enjoy long, healthy lives with today’s treatments, they still experience a much higher rate of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection than those without HIV, putting them at…
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