Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
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A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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Brea, CA – June 4, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the EzAim® ComforTab™ Cushioned Adhesive Sensor Holders. The EzAim ComforTab Cushioned Adhesive Sensor Holders expand Pac-Dent’s growing x-ray accessories…
The VA’s Decision to Censor Research Raises Alarm Among Healthcare Professionals
Political gatekeeping at the Department of Veterans Affairs is drawing fire from clinicians and researchers after top officials ordered authors to seek approval before publishing in scientific journals. The move threatens transparency in…
GUM announces 2025 GUM EDHF Award of Distinction
Entries now open for the GUM EDHF Award of Distinction presented by Sunstar, in collaboration with the European Dental Hygienists Federation (EDHF)
The Latest Updates on Nevada’s Bid to Let Dentists “Train” Dental Hygienists on the Job
Nevada’s bid to let dentists “train” hygienists on the job would gut education standards and put patients at risk—critics urge lawmakers to scrap the plan and defend quality care.
Dental Insurance Gap Widens Across the United States
Nearly 72 million American adults lack dental insurance — nearly three times more than those without health coverage. The 2024 SOHEA survey exposes critical disparities tied to income, age, and race, revealing how fragmented coverage fuels…
New Tax Proposal Could Bite Into Dental Practice Profits
A provision in a congressional tax bill threatens to increase taxes on dental practices structured as pass-through entities. Dentists across the country are being urged to speak up before this harmful change becomes law.
Navigated Implant Placement Restores a Patient’s Smile
Through digital navigation and three-dimensional planning, a missing lower premolar was restored with pinpoint accuracy. This case highlights the power of advanced technology to deliver predictable, esthetic implant outcomes.
Preventing Pain During Dental Appointments
Anatomy, armamentarium choices, and possible alterations for many common delivery techniques are key to the successful delivery of local anesthesia. You won’t want to miss Shane Perry, MEd, RDH, an associate professor at Weber State…
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What the New Administration’s Trade Policy May Mean for Your Practice
President Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs, some as steep as 54%, are shaking the dental supply chain. Rising costs and global delays may impact everything from implants to innovation.
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