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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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From chlorhexidine to essential oils, emerging evidence reveals which rinses truly disrupt biofilm and how to match them to patient needs.
Will New Kentucky Bill Lead to a Rise in Toothless Teenagers?
Kentucky’s state assembly is thinking of removing the state’s community water fluoridation requirement for communities with more than 3,000 residents. Kentucky ranks 45th for overall oral health.
New Bill Targets Dental Insurance Power Play
A sweeping House proposal could upend how dental plans operate by forcing self-funded insurers to follow state laws.
From Toxic Dumping to Dental Care for Kids
A controversial construction settlement in Rhode Island is being transformed into nearly $8 million in dental care for underserved children.
Michigan Moves Closer to Launching Its First Dental Therapy Program
Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing workforce shortages.
House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and Expand Access
The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention initiatives through 2028.
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 undiagnosed disease through careful assessment, risk screening, and timely medical referral.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic Plan
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every practice setting
Kettenbach Receives German Top 100-Innovation Award in 2026 The Recognition, Presented in the…
Consistent innovation efforts payoff: Kettenbach has once again been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 Award 2026, ranking among the most innovative small and medium-sized enterprises in Germany. The internationally active, family-owned…
Rural Dental Assisting Program Pause Raises Access Concerns in Virginia
The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline and intensify the state’s dental hygienist shortage.
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