Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the need to integrate dental care into chronic disease management. A national study of more than 14 million hospitalizations…
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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
As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to…
Passionate Dental Hygienist Wins the May Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
With more than 35 years of experience in clinical practice, Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, also presents continuing…
GBR and Growth Factors Deliver 10 mm Bone Gain Without Autograft
A recent case report in Perio Update showcases a staged guided bone regeneration (GBR) approach using a composite graft and rh-PDGF…
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US dental schools will be required to include training in treating patients with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (ID/DD), after the Council on Dental Accreditation (CODA) recently voted to require such training.
A Nonsurgical Approach to Periodontitis
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Supporting Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
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The amount of cash a parent has on hand is the single biggest factor in determining how much the tooth fairy will pay for a tooth, according to the Original Tooth Fairy Poll, sponsored by Delta Dental.
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Statement Regarding a Study Linking Maternal Fluoride…
The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) supports community water fluoridation as a safe and effective method for reducing the incidence of dental caries throughout the lifespan.
Study Finds Dental Hygienists Flourish in Small or Midsized Cities
Dental hygienists looking to make a move should consider Sherman, Texas, as this city near Dallas, ranks as the best for dental hygienists, according to a new study by AdvisorSmith.
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To make a natural-looking denture, shading and fit is important. Diamond D’s coloring system is designed to pick up colors of natural tissues and reflect natural light. Diamond D dentures offer incredible fit and…
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Oral Biofilm Disruption
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