New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health professionals can help close.
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When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
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American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
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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A landmark long-term study confirms fluoridated water is safe for brain health, yet geopolitical disruptions are now putting access to this critical public health tool at risk.
NYU Dentistry Receives $5M to Expand Oral Health Care for Children with Disabilities
State funding will create dedicated space for pediatric and adolescent care and improve access for people with disabilities across the lifespan
New ASTDD Foundation Will Expand Investment in Oral Health Leadership and Capacity
Victor, NY, April 10, 2026 — The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) today announced the official launch of the ASTDD Foundation, Inc., a philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization created to expand support for public…
British Man Dies by Suicide After Traveling to Turkey for Dental Care
A devastating case highlights the clinical, ethical, and emotional risks of dental tourism, and why oral health professionals must lead the conversation.
Chicago’s School Dental Program Is Unraveling and Dentists Say Bureaucracy Is to Blame
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.
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 identify if they know what to look for.
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 dentistry as a dental assistant, she earned her associate’s degree in dental hygiene from North Dakota State…
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