Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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Texas Researchers Use Machine Learning to Tailor Dental Composites
Scientists from University of Texas at San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio are harnessing artificial intelligence to predict how dental materials will perform, potentially transforming the way clinicians select composites for individual…
Saliva Test Shows Promise for Breast Cancer Screening
A University of Florida team has developed a palm-sized biosensor that uses saliva to detect breast cancer with remarkable accuracy.
What Oral Health Professionals Need to Know About Cold Agglutinin Disease
A recent case report reveals how a routine dental infection sparked a life-threatening hemolytic episode in a patient with cold agglutinin disease. The findings spotlight the critical importance of infection control and temperature…
Dental Grant Expands Lifesaving Care for Those Experiencing Homelessness in San Diego
A $150,000 grant to Father Joe’s Villages is bringing essential dental care and renewed hope to hundreds experiencing homelessness. The clinic’s expanded services will restore not only teeth, but confidence and opportunity.
Colorado Running Back Trades Football for Dentistry
After multiple concussions, Charlie Offerdahl is retiring from football and shifting his focus to a future in dentistry. His journey from walk-on tailback to dental school hopeful is inspiring the oral health community and beyond.
How PRF Transforms Healing After Extractions
Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is redefining post-op recovery by boosting tissue regeneration, reducing complications, and supporting bone growth. Its natural healing power makes it a game-changer for extractions and grafting procedures.
Advantage Arrest® GEL Syringe Press Release
Introducing the Advantage Arrest SDF 38% GEL syringe, the same silver diamine fluoride known for its unsurpassed safety and efficacy is now available in an easy to apply, cost effective multi-use package. Ten years after Advantage Arrest®…
New Research Reveals Enamel May Unlock Clues to Childhood Disorders
A groundbreaking study out of Penn Dental Medicine and CHOP uses geology-inspired tools to explore how teeth mineralize, offering promising insights into craniofacial diseases and even everyday dental decay.
Continuing Education or Continuing Headache?
As states update continuing education and license renewal requirements, dental hygienists must stay informed, not only to maintain licensure, but to elevate their clinical skills and unlock new career opportunities.
A Hidden Stroke Risk Revealed on a Panoramic X-Ray
A case report links a calcified stylohyoid ligament to carotid artery plaque, highlighting a potential stroke risk visible on dental radiographs. Oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify this silent threat before…
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