The United States Coast Guard has partnered with the University of Minnesota to integrate dental therapists into its healthcare delivery model. The 5-year initiative aims to address provider shortages, strengthen operational readiness, and redefine…
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What Dental Hygienists Earned in 2025
Dental hygienist wages climbed again in 2025, with national averages nearing $49 per hour and top markets pushing well above $65.
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As evidence links oral health with mental illness and substance use disorders, oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to…
Scope Shift or Staffing Solution? California’s AB 1952 Ignites Debate
California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a…
IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway…
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Study Finds Many Children With Cleft Lip Must Travel for Care
A study published in the Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery reports that more than one in four children born with a cleft lip and/or palate face barriers to certified care, especially in the South and rural regions of the United…
Study Reports Half of Pediatric Opioid Prescriptions Are ‘High Risk’
Children and young adults who experience pain from routine dental care or oral surgery are frequently exposed to unsafe opioid prescriptions, according to a study led by University of Michigan researchers. Appearing in Pediatrics, the…
US Experiences a Welcome Decline in COVID-19 Cases
This week, the United States experienced the first decrease in COVID-19 cases in more than 3 months. And this may not be an isolated trend. Infectious disease researchers suggest that the nation’s peak occurred in mid-September when daily…
CDC and OSAP Team Up to Provide Free Training on Infection Control Protocol
A partnership between the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) has resulted in a complimentary training for all oral health professionals on ensuring safe…
Bluetooth, Wireless Digital X-Ray Sensor Is Launched
Finnish company Athlos Oy introduces a new generation of intraoral X-ray sensors to the dental setting.
New and Improved Sealant Released
Premier offers a new opaque sealant offering easy placement and extended release of therapeutics.
Vaccine Mandates Leave Out Oral Health Professionals
While many healthcare providers must get vaccinated against COVID-19 or lose their jobs, Forbes recently reported on the fact that oral health professionals have been generally left out of vaccine mandates. The article noted that the…
Antiviral Oral Medications to Treat COVID-19 Are on the Horizon
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In light of conflicting news reports and mixed messages from federal agencies, it is no wonder Americans feel confused about who is eligible for a COVID-19 booster shot. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
More COVID-19 Relief Funds Available for Dental Providers
On September 29, the United States Department of Health and Human Services will open the application process to medical providers—including dentists—for another round of grants through the Provider Relief Fund. The federal government has…
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