Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and practice more fully within their education and training under a collaborative model.
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Navigating the Boundaries Between Oral Health and Mental Health
As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between…
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Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
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The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway across dentistry. The move aligns federal tribal health care with global mercury reduction efforts while…
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Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to the December winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway, Shanin Peck, RDH, MA, ECPII. A professor and senior clinical coordinator at Wichita State University (WSU) in Kansas, she is a proud first-generation college graduate…
The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
November Sunstar Winner Announced
Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years, Kim worked in private practice for 18 years, where she honed her clinical and patient communication skills.…
Independent Dental Practice Act Draws a Line in the Sand Against Corporate Dentistry
As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of dental practices. The Independent Dental Practice Act aims to protect clinical autonomy, stabilize…
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Washington Dental Hygienists Change the Legislative Conversation
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