A controversial construction settlement in Rhode Island is being transformed into nearly $8 million in dental care for underserved children.
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Michigan Moves Closer to Launching Its First Dental Therapy Program
Ferris State University is advancing Michigan’s first dental therapy program, aiming to expand access to care while addressing…
House Reauthorizes Action for Dental Health Act to Strengthen Workforce and…
The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention…
Dry Mouth Could Be the Clue to Undiagnosed Diabetes
Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic…
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every…
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Research Released on Reducing Aerosol-Related Risks in the Dental Practice
A team of Swedish and Swiss researchers recently published a systematic review of the literature on reducing the risks of microbial transmission in dental aerosols in the Journal of Dental Research. Takeaways from the review include the…
Convergence of Dental and Health Insurance Accelerates
A report released by the national business and technology consulting firm, West Monroe, indicates health insurers are more interested in offering dental benefits than they were two years ago.
Legislation Proposed to Help Tobacco Users Quit During the Pandemic
A new bill, HR 7286 Quit Because of COVID-19 Act, has been introduced to the United States House of Representatives. Supported by the American Dental Association and other stakeholders, the legislation would require the federal government…
Georgia Tech’s Calculator Helps Assess Your Risk of COVID-19 Exposure
Concerned about your risk of COVID-19 while treating patients in your dental practice, having your kids attend in-person school, or shopping at your local grocery store? Well, Georgia Tech’s new Event Risk Assessment Planning Tool provides…
NYU Dentistry Awarded $2 Million to Train Dentists to Treat People with Disabilities
NYU College of Dentistry’s Department of Pediatric Dentistry has received a nearly $2 million grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to train dental hygienists, dentists and other health professionals to provide…
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Terri Patrick, RDH, MS, CHES—an orofacial myofunctional therapist—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19.
In previous blogs the challenges of breathing while wearing N95 masks and the benefits of nasal…
How A Novel Bone-Graft Material Can Lessen Dental Surgical Pain
Researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan, report a new dental bone-graft material may eliminate bone graft pain during dental implant surgery.
Oral Rash May Be Symptom of COVID-19
Skin rashes are well known symptoms of COVID-19, especially among young people. Now Spanish researchers have found that a rash within the oral cavity may also be indicative of infection with the novel coronavirus. In a small study of 21…
Study Suggests Bacteria in Chinese Pickles Can Prevent Caries
A probiotic derived from Chinese pickles may help prevent caries, according to researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheba, Israel, and Sichuan University in Chengdu, China.
California’s Second Shutdown Spares Dental Practices
In response to a surge in new COVID-19 cases, California Governor Gavin Newsom has implemented a second shutdown of the state. On July 13, Newsom ordered the closure of bars, indoor restaurants, movie theaters, and wineries in all 58…
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