The American Dental Association’s first major sedation and anesthesia update in nearly a decade introduces stricter safety protocols, clearer documentation standards, and new expectations for training.
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Measles Is Back: The Preventable Disease Threatening Modern Practice
Once considered eliminated in the United States, measles is resurging due to declining vaccination rates, placing oral health…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association to Host Inaugural Integrated…
Two-day event in Broomfield, Colorado, brings dental, medical and behavioral health professionals together for hands-on…
Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists announce winners…
Six winners have been selected across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, New RDH, Research, Academia and…
AB 1952 Showdown: Dental Professions Divided Ahead of Critical Vote
With a pivotal vote days away, AB 1952 has sparked a major divide between CDA and CDHA, raising urgent questions about workforce…
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All-State Career School in Essington Launches Dental Hygiene Program
All-State Career School in Essington, Pennsylvania, will expand its current offering to include an Associate of Specialized Technology (AST) degree in Dental Hygiene.
CDC Updates Its “Guidance for Dental Settings”
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated its “Guidance for Dental Settings” on August 4. One of the most significant changes is the recommendation that oral health professionals wear eye protection in…
Casting a Wide Net
From clinical practice to public health to academia, Pam Cushenan, ASDH, BSHA, MS, has logged in some serious mileage in the dental hygiene profession, with particular emphasis on geriatric and special needs populations.
Parasite Implicated in Severe Periodontal Disease
Researchers have discovered that Entamoeba gingivalis is inflicting more damage on periodontal tissues than previously understood.
Potential Link Between COVID-19 and Oral Health Uncovered
There is so much we still don’t know about novel coronavirus and COVID-19, the disease it causes. But we’re learning.
Deadline for Provider Relief Fund Extended
The United States Department of Health and Human Services has extended the deadline for dentists to apply for financial help through the Enhanced Provider Relief Fund Payment Portal to August 28. The American Dental Association advises that…
Candibell Launches First Ever Device That Monitors Family Toothbrushing Habits
Candibell Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo for its Truthbrush device that allows parents to track the toothbrushing habits of their families and dentists to monitor their patients' brushing…
Colgate Creates Short Film Focused on Oral Health
Children can learn about the importance of oral health through Colgate's new animated short film, “Colgate Tooth Defenders.”
Minimize Risks of Drug Interactions
The polypharmaceutical nature of modern health care, with an estimated 29% of Americans taking five or more medications on a regular basis, requires oral health professionals to have a thorough understanding of possible drug interactions.
FDA Creates Path for Development of At-Home COVID-19 Testing
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a template for companies to use in obtaining emergency use authorization for rapid COVID-19 testing that can be performed in homes, offices, schools, and other non-medical…
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