A new study reveals dental procedures may contribute to microplastic (MP) contamination in the clinic environment and potentially in patients. From denture soaking to resin grinding, the release of MPs and their toxic effects are raising red flags…
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Now Dead, Nevada’s SB 495 Would Have Dismantled Dental Hygiene Standards
In a scathing guest editorial in the Nevada Globe, Scott Finley warns that Nevada’s SB 495 would let untrained assistants perform…
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Dynamic computer-assisted implant surgery (d-CAIS) offers real-time guidance, high accuracy, and an efficient workflow that allows…
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Brea, CA – June 4, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the EzAim® ComforTab™ Cushioned Adhesive Sensor…
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August Sunstar Ebrief Winner Announced
Emily Klocke, RDH, has been practicing dental hygiene since 2010. She and her family reside in McGregor, Minnesota, and they love adventure! They canoe in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a 1,090,000-acre wilderness area in…
A Hygienist’s Journey From the Dental Operatory to the Bodybuilding Stage
Sherry Priami, RDH, BA, a dental hygienist and International Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness professional bodybuilder, showcases an inspiring balance between her career, motherhood, and passion for bodybuilding.
ADA Foundation to Launch the Give Veterans A Smile Program
CHICAGO, October 2, 2024 — The ADA Foundation (ADAF) will launch Give Veterans A Smile (GVAS), a new initiative to help address veterans’ unmet oral health needs, at SmileCon® 2024, October 17-19, the American Dental Association’s (ADA)…
Optimizing Surgical Approaches for Effective Crown Lengthening
Surgical treatment strategies for aesthetic crown lengthening depend on gingival thickness and crestal bone position. Understanding the variations between cases, such as the need for osseous reduction or flap repositioning, is crucial for…
AI-Powered Dental Fillings May Be First Step Toward Smart Materials
The ADA Forsyth Institute has received a $6.2 million grant to develop AI-powered dental fillings that can repair themselves and fight off harmful bacteria. This groundbreaking innovation will accelerate dental care advancements, setting…
While the Majority of Voters Want Access to Dental Care, Politicians Continue to Avoid Tackling the…
More than half of adults in the United States struggle to access dental care, leaving millions without critical oral health services. Despite overwhelming public support for Medicare dental benefits, this issue remains a back-burner topic…
Getting to the Bottom of Oral Health Inequities
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Bringing Dental Care to Underserved Communities
Kimberly Perlot, DT, MASH, EPDH, struggled to access dental care as an adolescent. She has used that experience to propel her career into ensuring her fellow Oregonians don’t face the same barriers she did and can receive the dental care…
Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental-themed 32-oz water bottle, personalized tooth-themed notebook, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of…
TikTok Dental Hygienist Offers 3 Tips for Easier Appointments
Maurice Moore, a San Diego-based dental hygienist on TikTok who goes by the moniker “mr.suiterdh” shared three hacks to help clinicians ease their way through common patient scenarios.
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