Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the need to integrate dental care into chronic disease management. A national study of more than 14 million hospitalizations…
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Vermont Halts Dental Therapy Program, Shifts Focus to Expanding Dental Hygiene
After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program…
Why Dental Hygienists Belong on the Endodontic Team
As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to…
Passionate Dental Hygienist Wins the May Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
With more than 35 years of experience in clinical practice, Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, also presents continuing…
GBR and Growth Factors Deliver 10 mm Bone Gain Without Autograft
A recent case report in Perio Update showcases a staged guided bone regeneration (GBR) approach using a composite graft and rh-PDGF…
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An 81-year-old patient with well-controlled type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease presented with late implant complications, including peri-implant infection and pocketing. A surgical approach combining guided bone regeneration and…
ProMin – Experience Tomorrow’s Dental Solution, Today
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State Dental Boards Appear to Ignore Supreme Court’s Antitrust Ruling
Ten years after the United States Supreme Court ruled against the North Carolina Dental Board for antitrust violations, state dental boards across the country remain largely unchanged. With the majority of board seats still controlled by…
Dental Art Debuts in the United States at the 2025 Chicago Midwinter Meeting
(Vicenza, Italy, February 17, 2025) – Dental Art (www.dental-art.it), a leading European manufacturer of high-quality cabinetry and integrated solutions for dental practices, is thrilled to announce its official launch in the United States.…
A Dentist Fights for His Patient When Insurance Denies Care
A Colorado dentist is taking a stand after an elderly patient’s insurance claim was denied for a necessary dental procedure. The case highlights ongoing concerns about how insurance decisions impact patient care and the challenges dental…
Understanding and Managing Periapical Lesions
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Midwestern University Unites Dental and Physical Therapy Students to Prevent Work-Related Injuries
Midwestern University has initiated an interdisciplinary program where physical therapy students assess dental students’ ergonomics during clinical procedures, aiming to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and promote career longevity. This…
Traveling Tooth Fairies Bring Healthy Smiles to Kids in Need
Through free dental screenings, fluoride treatments, and education, the Traveling Tooth Fairies are breaking down barriers to oral health for children in Nashua, New Hampshire. With hundreds of students served and thousands of teeth…
A Multidisciplinary Approach to Salvaging an Implant in the Esthetic Zone
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Innovative Approach Paves the Way for Bioengineered Tooth Regeneration
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