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
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Dental Community Mourns Ground-Breaking Dental Educator and Researcher
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Bipartisan Group of US Legislators Proposes $908 Billion in COVID-19 Relief
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Many Kids With COVID-19 Show No Symptoms
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Cerium Oxide Nanoparticles May Help Prevent Biofilm Formation and Caries
With funding from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, scientists have bioengineered a nanoparticle that might provide an alternative treatment to help prevent caries, rather than treat lesions once they form. This…
Defining Future Applications for Artificial Intelligence in Dentistry
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CDC Considers Shortening Quarantine Period
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is considering reducing the suggested quarantine period after exposure to an individual with COVID-19 from 14 days to 7 days, followed by a COVID-19 test. The quarantine…
While COVID-19 Shows No Signs of Abating, Flu Rates Are Lowest in Years
With most Americans abiding by pandemic safety precautions coupled with a highly effective flu vaccine, rates of influenza in the United States are expected to be the lowest in recent history. Preliminary data from countries below the…
The FDA Provides Additional Resources on Face Masks
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has created a new web page to provide extensive information on face masks. The new page provides the following:
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