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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Thirty-Second COVID-19 Test Is in Development at University of Florida
Researchers at the University of Florida in collaboration with Taiwan’s National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University are developing a highly accurate COVID-19 test that provides results in 30 seconds. The test uses a special device that…
New Research Sheds Light on How Inflammation Impacts COVID-19 Risk
Study results from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) are helping scientists understand why individuals with inflammation-related health problems—such as asthma and diabetes—are at greater risk for severe COVID-19-related…
Dental Teams Help Detect Oral Cancer
In recognition of Oral Cancer Awareness Month in April, the American Dental Association (ADA) reminds us that two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, regular dental visits are more important than ever. In fact, they could save lives. With the…
Anemia Treatment May Hold Promise in the Fight Against Caries
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and Indiana University have found that a treatment designed to address iron-deficient anemia may also reduce caries-causing bacteria in the oral cavity. The therapy…
Patients With Penicillin Allergy More Likely to Experience Implant Failure
A new study found that patients reporting a penicillin allergy were more likely to experience implant failure than patients who took amoxicillin, a penicillin antibiotic, before implant surgery and during the healing phase. Researchers at…
Prevalence of Dental Anomalies in Children With Cancer Differs Based on Treatment Received
A new study in Nature demonstrates that the prevalence of dental anomalies among children who undergo cancer treatment differs based on the type of therapy received. Conducted at the Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine,…
SOLMETEX, LLC, ACQUIRES STERISIL, INC.
Northborough, MA and Palmer Lake, CO, April 4, 2022 – Solmetex, LLC, the dental industry's leading provider of amalgam separators and other waste compliance products, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Sterisil®, a…
Sugary Foods Pack a Big Punch in Post-Menopausal Women’s Oral Health
While we all know that indulging in lots of sugary treats, drinking soda, and eating bread can negatively impact our health, the oral microbiome of post-menopausal women really takes a hit. New research out of the University at Buffalo…
The State of Florida Considers Funding Volunteer Dental Program
With the absence of dental coverage under Medicare, it’s no wonder that many in Florida—which has one of the largest older adult populations in the United States—struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. In 1997, the Florida…
National Guard and Military Reservists Face Difficulty Accessing Oral Healthcare
While full-time, active members of the United States military receive free healthcare that is easily accessed, members of the National Guard and Reserve are not so fortunate. According to a meeting hosted in early March—How Teeth Impact…
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