Researchers have developed a prototype intraoral robot designed to prepare teeth for crowns with exceptional accuracy, potentially reducing treatment time and the number of patient visits.
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Guided Biofilm Therapy Is the Future of Dental Hygiene Comes to Discovery EXPO
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New Government Report Raises Questions About Competition in Dental Insurance…
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A viral TikTok video showing a breast-cancer patient’s dental X-ray has ignited widespread discussion about the overlooked role of oral infections in systemic health. The clip highlights how symptom-free root-canal failures can complicate…
RDHAPs Are Leading the Future
California’s registered dental hygienists in alternative practice (RDHAPs) are transforming access to oral health by providing preventive care directly to underserved communities with no dentist on-site required. Now, a Central Coast…
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: tooth-themed floral long sleeve t-shirt, a sweet tooth-wearing-a-sun-hat brooch, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your…
Study Shows That Interdental Cleaning Improves Glucose Control
New research links interdental cleaning to measurably better glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that consistent oral hygiene habits may help reduce inflammation and support improved metabolic outcomes.
New 3D-Printing Process Brings Chairside Restorations Within Hours
A team at UT Dallas has developed a rapid-processing method that allows fully 3D-printed zirconia restorations to be delivered the same day. The technology removes the traditional debinding bottleneck, opening the door for stronger, more…
Why Men Face a Higher Risk of Periodontal Diseases
New evidence shows that men produce significantly higher levels of IL-1β, an inflammatory protein that accelerates periodontal breakdown, providing a biological explanation for the long-observed sex gap in disease severity. The discovery…
Myrtle Beach Dental Office Rocked by $600K Embezzlement Arrest
A former employee at a Myrtle Beach dental practice is accused of stealing more than $600,000 over an 18-month period before being arrested by US Marshals.
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Kickback Scheme Costs Two Connecticut Dentists More Than $700K
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