Once considered eliminated in the United States, measles is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, placing oral health professionals on the front lines of early detection and prevention.
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American Dental Hygienists’ Association to Host Inaugural Integrated…
Two-day event in Broomfield, Colorado, brings dental, medical and behavioral health professionals together for hands-on…
Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists announce winners…
Six winners have been selected across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, New RDH, Research, Academia and…
AB 1952 Showdown: Dental Professions Divided Ahead of Critical Vote
With a pivotal vote days away, AB 1952 has sparked a major divide between CDA and CDHA, raising urgent questions about workforce…
Fluoride Is Cleared by Science but Supply Threats Raise New Concerns
A landmark long-term study confirms fluoridated water is safe for brain health, yet geopolitical disruptions are now putting access…
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Scottish Dental Schools Won’t Admit New Classes in Fall 2021
Dental schools in Scotland will not accept freshman in the fall of 2021 because the previous year’s classes will repeat the same coursework for another year. This decision was made because dental educators did not feel that students…
ADA Asks Congress for More Small Business Support Due to the Pandemic
To help ensure the financial viability of dental practices across the United States, the American Dental Association (ADA) has asked Congress to provide additional support during the COVID-19 pandemic. The ADA requested liability protection…
Vision 2030 Provides Strategies to Advance Oral Health
The global burden of oral diseases remains unacceptably high, despite the fact these conditions are largely preventable.
US Life Expectancy Drops Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that life expectancy has decreased by 1 year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Black and Latino Americans have fared even worse, experiencing declines of nearly 3…
MouthWatch Names Jamie Collins, RDH-EA, BS, to Dual Role of Senior Client Success Manager and…
MouthWatch recently appointed Jamie Collins, RDH-EA, BS, to the newly-created dual position of Senior Client success manager and Professional Education manager.
CDC Reports on the Spread of the B117 Variant in Minnesota
A Minnesota investigation into the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 variant B117—which originates from the United Kingdom—found the first cases in the state on January 25. Eight Minnesotans had been infected with the variant at that time; six got…
Oral Health Effects of Gastroesophageal Diseases
This information is from the article Oral Implications of Gastroesophageal and Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Diseases by Jennifer E. Fehrenbacher, LDH, MEd, CDA and Amanda R. Reddington, LDH, MHA, CDA, EFDA. To read the article, click here.
Premier Dental Products Company Celebrates 15 Years of Supporting Give Kids a Smile® Program, …
Premier Dental Products Company has announced that over the last 15 years it has donated more than $4 million to the American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation’s Give Kids a Smile® (GKAS) program.
COVID-19 Poses Significant Barrier to Kids Receiving Preventive Oral Healthcare
Results from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health reveal that 40% of parents have not sought professional preventive oral healthcare services for their children since the start of the global pandemic. The…
Illinois Dental Hygienists Disappointed Over Exclusion in COVID-19 Vaccine Efforts
The Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association (IDHA) has issued a statement on the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s decision to invoke their emergency powers to modify the professional license and certification…
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