As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.
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Giant Alaskan Bear Gets a Crown!
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Vermont Halts Dental Therapy Program, Shifts Focus to Expanding Dental Hygiene
After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program…
Why Dental Hygienists Belong on the Endodontic Team
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Patterson Foundation Awards More Than $300,000 in Grants to Oral and Animal Health Organizations
The Patterson Foundation has announced $323,000 in grant funding to 20 nonprofit organizations in the oral and animal health fields.
Study Examines Patient Preferences in Sharing Information in Dental Settings
Patients are most comfortable discussing demographics and answering standard dental questions with oral health professionals, but are less comfortable answering questions about trauma, stress, and behavioral patterns.
New Bioactive Peptide Coating Shows Promise in Preventing Caries Lesions
Patients with dental anxiety may find it easier to get comfortable in the dental chair thanks to the development of a bioactive peptide that would replace traditional methods of treating caries.
Children’s Oral Health Bills Moving through Washington Legislature
Two bills that could potentially expand children’s access to oral health care providers are moving through the Washington State Legislature, according to the American Dental Education Association (ADEA).
Santa Fe Group Announces New President, Steven W. Kess of Henry Schein
The Santa Fe Group (SFG), a not-for-profit, nationally recognized, action-oriented think tank with a passion to improve oral health for the public, has announced the appointment of Steven W. Kess, MBA, as its new president.
To Floss or Not to Floss
Floss has long been the primary device recommended for cleaning between teeth as part of patients’ daily self-care regimens.
Hu-Friedy Introduces HuFriedyGroup as the Dental Division of Cantel
Hu-Friedy, the world leader in dental instrument manufacturing and instrument reprocessing workflows, recently introduced HuFriedyGroup as the Dental Division of Cantel.
Impact of Antiresorptive Medications on Oral Health
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National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice Issues Call for Abstracts
The National Center for Dental Hygiene Research & Practice has issued a Call for Abstracts for presentation during the 5th Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference scheduled Sept. 24–26 at the Bethesdan Hotel in Maryland.
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