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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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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 screen for these serious health issues.
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 CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the…
IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway across dentistry. The move aligns federal tribal health care with global mercury reduction efforts while…
20 Years of Protecting Children’s Smiles
A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to the December winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway, Shanin Peck, RDH, MA, ECPII. A professor and senior clinical coordinator at Wichita State University (WSU) in Kansas, she is a proud first-generation college graduate…
The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
November Sunstar Winner Announced
Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years, Kim worked in private practice for 18 years, where she honed her clinical and patient communication skills.…
Independent Dental Practice Act Draws a Line in the Sand Against Corporate Dentistry
As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of dental practices. The Independent Dental Practice Act aims to protect clinical autonomy, stabilize…
How Saliva Is Reshaping the Future of Diagnostics
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