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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Researchers from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom suggest educating Brazilian residents about the apparent link between oral health and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and improving access to dental care can…
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Patient Response to Peri-Implantitis Therapy
A machine-learning algorithm may be able to assess how patients will respond to treatment for peri-implantitis. A study led by University of Michigan School of Dentistry researchers used a form of artificial intelligence to predict…
America’s ToothFairy and DentaQuest Team Up to Help Kids Learn About Oral Hygiene
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COVID-19 Death Rate Drops, Most Deaths Among Those Unvaccinated
The United States now has fewer than 300 deaths per day due to COVID-19—a drastic decline from a high of more than 5,000 per day in February 2021. Today, almost all COVID-19 deaths are among individuals who have not been vaccinated against…
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Using Enzymes to Disrupt Childhood Caries
Improving the oral health of children with early childhood caries is a priority for dental professionals, as the disease has long-lasting effects and may require surgical procedures to treat.
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A Brazilian study on the use of proxalutamide, a new drug indicated for prostate cancer, provided unexpected benefits for hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Results showed that 81% of patients with COVID-19 who received proxalutamide for…
Dental Hygienist Exhibits a Knack for Innovation
Sandra Horne, DHA, MHSA, RDH, adapts her educational approach to ensure her students receive the necessary training during COVID-19.
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Scientists strategize to disrupt stubborn bacteria-yeast biofilm implicated in early childhood caries.
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