Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can…
Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
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quip Adds Five Industry Leaders to its Dental Advisory Board
Today, quip, the modern oral health company, announced new members of its Dental Advisory Board, composed of internationally recognized dental experts across key sectors including dentists, public health experts, professors, and dental…
Cone-Beam Computed Tomography in Implant Therapy
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Cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) offers three-dimensional (3D) imaging with broad indications for periodontal diagnosis and treatment, as well as all phases of dental implant planning,…
New York State Dental Association Uses Mets Game to Raise Awareness of Oral Cancer
With more than 30,000 fans in the stadium, a Mets game provided an opportunity for the members of the New York State Dental Association to get the word out about oral cancer risk. Mets fans watched a video about oral cancer on the stadium’s…
Lack of Oral Health Professionals Has Real Consequences for Mainers
Two dental clinics serving low-income patients will close at the end of November due to staffing shortages. Located in Rumford and Monson, Maine, the clinics provided much-needed dental services to more than 2,000 patients. For more than a…
University of Minnesota Welcomes a New Dental Therapy Class
The University of Minnesota School of Dentistry welcomes the dental therapy class of 2025 in addition to the dentist class of 2026 and dental hygiene class of 2024. The combined Bachelor of Science/Master of Dental Therapy class includes…
Dental Organizations Pledge to Better Educate Oral Health Professionals on Nutrition
As part of the White House’s call to action to end hunger in the United States, several dental organizations have pledged to take steps to ensure future oral health professionals are better prepared to educate their patients on nutrition.…
New Program Uses Libraries to Expand Access to Dental Care
The University of Maryland is hosting a new nationwide effort to improve access to dental care for marginalized populations. The innovative program will use public libraries to reach those most in need. The Narratives and Medical Education…
Researchers Develop Bioresorbable, Implantable Device to Block Pain Signals
While opioids are highly effective for pain management, their use is associated with high rates of addiction and overdose deaths. As part of efforts to reduce opioid prescriptions, an international team of researchers has developed a soft,…
Dental Intraoral Scanners Aid Coral Reef Research
Found in oceans across the globe, coral has proven time-consuming for scientists to measure and study. As many coral reefs are in decline due to pollution, erosion and climate change, scientists are working diligently to ensure the survival…
French Village Uses Humor to Try to Attract a Dental Provider
Champlitte, a French village located in Eastern France, is counting on humor to attract a new dentist to the small town of 1,800. Champlitte’s long-term dentist is retiring, and the town’s leadership is struggling to find a replacement.…
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