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Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
Lettuce-Based Delivery Could Change How GLP-1 Drugs Reach Patients
Researchers are exploring whether obesity and diabetes medications currently delivered by injection could someday be taken orally…
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Dental Pulp Stem Cell Mitochondria Restore Neuronal Function in Parkinson’s Model
A new study reveals that mitochondria from human dental pulp stem cells can restore cellular energy, reduce oxidative stress, and promote neuron recovery in a Parkinson disease model. The findings suggest a novel, regenerative avenue for…
Tailoring Full-Arch Prostheses to Each Patient
Both fixed and removable implant-supported prostheses can restore comfort, function, and confidence in edentulous patients when treatment is personalized to anatomy and patient preference.
Why Low Medicaid Rates Are Driving Dentists Away
Across Alabama and much of the country, dentists face an impossible choice: continue serving low-income Medicaid patients at a financial loss or stop taking them altogether. A Stateline report reveals how low reimbursement rates are pushing…
California Expands Access to Dental Care for People With Autism
A new California law will equip oral health professionals with specialized training to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities.
A Seasonal Reminder of Candy’s Hidden Oral Hazards
As Halloween fills operatories with chatter about sweets, oral health professionals are reminded that sticky, sour, and hard candies pose some of the greatest risks to enamel integrity and restorative longevity. While moderation and proper…
Distance Dictates Dental Decisions: Maryland Study Reveals Why Patients Turn to Emergency…
New research from BMC Health Services Research reveals that Maryland patients living farther from dental offices are significantly more likely to seek emergency department care for nontraumatic dental issues. The findings spotlight a…
The Foundation of Successful Complete-Arch Restorations
Achieving both esthetic and functional excellence in complete-arch rehabilitation depends on thorough diagnosis and strategic treatment planning. By following Misch’s classification of implant-supported and implant-assisted prostheses,…
Elevating Dental Hygiene Through Education and Advocacy
With more than 20 years of experience, Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH, is reshaping how dental hygienists see themselves — as leaders, educators, and vital public health professionals.
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Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: tooth pendant necklace, dental-themed, funny candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids…
Could Patients Grow a Third Set of Teeth by 2030?
Japanese researchers are testing a groundbreaking medication that may unlock humans’ hidden ability to regrow teeth.
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