Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing workforce shortages.
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House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and…
The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention…
Dry Mouth Could Be the Clue to Undiagnosed Diabetes
Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic…
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every…
Kettenbach Receives German Top 100-Innovation Award in 2026 The Recognition,…
Consistent innovation efforts payoff: Kettenbach has once again been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 Award 2026, ranking among the…
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Sun Life to acquire DentaQuest, a leader in dental benefits in the United States
Strategic fit for Sun Life in attractive dental segments, more than doubling its U.S. employee
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Flu Shots Should Not Be Forgotten During Global Pandemic
While the United States’ public health focus has been strictly on the importance of getting vaccinated against COVID-19, the flu shot remains an important tool in efforts to support the health of all Americans. The COVID-19 pandemic has had…
Tamiflu-Like Pill Shows Efficacy Against COVID-19 Illness and Death
The American pharmaceutical company, Merck, announced its medication, molnupiravir, decreased hospitalizations and deaths by 50% among individuals with COVID-19. The pill, which is taken twice daily for 5 days, would be the first…
ADA Releases Update to its COVID-19 Vaccine Data Sheet
The American Dental Association (ADA) updated its COVID-19 Vaccination Fact Sheet on September 30. The revised version includes information on who is eligible to receive Pfizer COVID-19 booster shots. Healthcare professionals, including…
The CDC Urges Pregnant Women to Be Vaccinated Against COVID-19
Pregnant women should be vaccinated against COVID-19 according to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In a statement issued September 29, the federal agency noted that currently only about one-third of…
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
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