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ADA Announces a Collaboration on Dental Hygiene Licensure
A press release announced some sort of joint agreement between the American Dental Association, Joint Commission on National Dental…
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Advanced scientific analysis of a 15th–17th century skeleton uncovered evidence of an early gold dental bridge, offering rare insight into wealth, craftsmanship, and the long history of restorative dentistry.
What If the Future of Periodontal Therapy Isn’t Killing Bacteria but Controlling Their…
New research suggests that disrupting bacterial communication pathways in dental plaque may help shift the oral microbiome toward health-associated species without eliminating beneficial bacteria.
ADHA Updates Workforce Position Statement, Calls for Practice-Level Action on Documented Retention…
Three years of data confirm the dental hygiene workforce shortage is a retention crisis. ADHA calls on employers and policymakers to act on evidence.
Rising Costs Leaves Tennessee Dental Clinic in the Lurch
Mounting supply and operational costs have forced the shutdown of a county-run dental clinic that served nearly 2,000 vulnerable patients annually, raising urgent concerns about access, workforce stability, and the widening gap in oral…
Why Documentation and Communication Are Your Strongest Risk Management Tools
Modern dentistry is redefining quality assurance through meticulous documentation, data-driven evaluation, and strategic communication to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.
In Indiana, Foreign-Trained Dentists Can Now Become Dental Hygienists
A new Indiana law creates a fast-track licensure pathway for internationally trained dentists to practice as dental hygienists, igniting debate over workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental hygiene.
Lumira™ LED Curing Light – Technology Inspires Clinical Confidence
Plymouth Meeting, PA, May 1, 2026 – Premier Dental® announces the launch of the Lumira™ LED Curing Light, a powerful, durable, and ergonomically designed curing solution engineered for consistent, predictable performance in today’s clinical…
Winner of March’s Sunstar Giveaway Is Announced
Congratulations to Heather Thomas, PhD, MEd, BS, RDH, the March winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway! An associate clinical professor chair of the Dental Hygiene Department at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, she has been a…
Music Can Transform the Dental Experience
From high-anxiety patients to complex special-needs cases, music therapy is emerging as a powerful, drug-free tool to reduce fear, improve cooperation, and expand access to care.
Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM, Returns to Energize Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
With a passion for growth, innovation, and empowerment, this Canadian dental hygienist steps back into the spotlight as EXPO Brand Ambassador for one of dental hygiene’s most dynamic events.
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