The United States Coast Guard has partnered with the University of Minnesota to integrate dental therapists into its healthcare delivery model. The 5-year initiative aims to address provider shortages, strengthen operational readiness, and redefine…
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What Dental Hygienists Earned in 2025
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…
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…
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…
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The US Food and Drug Administration has given two drugs—hydroxychloroquine sulfate and chloroquine phosphate—Emergency Use Authorization for the treatment of hospitalized patients with COVID-19. Announced on Sunday, March 29, the…
Chemical Found in Drinking Water Linked to Dental Caries in Children
According to a study by West Virginia University School of Dentistry researchers, children with higher concentrations of perfluorodecanoic acid are more likely to develop caries than the general pediatric population.
Study Shows Vaping’s Effect on the Oral Microbiome Increases Risk of Infection
Using e-cigarettes (or vaping) changes the oral microbiome and increases the risk for infection, according to research released by New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry.
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The management of patients with cancer before, during, and after treatment presents challenges for oral health professionals. Patients usually present with findings that are either directly related to their cancer (such as leukemia-induced…
What the Newly Passed Stimulus Package Means for You
Besides cash payments to every American earning less than $75,000 annually, the newly passed CARES Act provides individual Americans with additional benefits. For one, it will be easier to receive unemployment assistance, as the regulations…
MouthWatch TeleDent Helps Dental Practices Maintain Patient Contact during ADA’s “Urgent Care Only”…
MouthWatch recently announced that the latest software upgrades to its TeleDent all-in one teledentistry platform can help dental offices effectively deliver urgent care to their patients during the coronavirus pandemic.
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Currently more than 20 states have implemented some form of a shelter in place order, and for the majority, this extends to dental offices as well. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that only emergency treatment be provided.…
Diversifying the Healthcare Workforce With Oral Health Professionals
As the number of cases of COVID-19 continues to rise at a rapid pace, public health experts warn that a shortage of medical personnel may be on the horizon. New York’s Department of Health is currently asking retired physicians to come back…
Mouthguards Do More Than Prevent Dental Trauma
Using a mouthguard while playing ice hockey does more than protect the athlete from dental trauma, according to a study that found athletic mouthguard use also reduces the risk of concussion.
Your Check May Be in the Mail Soon
Economic relief for many Americans is soon to be on its way. The United States government is planning to send checks or direct deposits (depending on how you filed your 2018 or 2019 taxes) to support all Americans due to the impact of…
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