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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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.
How Marijuana Accelerates Growth of HPV-related Head and Neck Cancer
The ingredient that causes the high associated with cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has been identified as the molecular mechanism that fast-tracks cancer growth in patients with human papillomavirus (HPV)-positive head and neck…
‘The Tooth Racket’ Scheduled to Screen at Rock the Shorts Film Festival
Soft Cloud Film’s first production, The Tooth Racket, will screen at the Rock the Shorts Film Festival on March 7, 2020, at the Downtown Independent in Los Angeles.
Sleep-Disordered Breathing in Children
Treating pediatric patients involves unique challenges and complications. Because children are especially vulnerable during their formative years, the responsibility to maintain or restore health places an additional burden on clinicians.
Improve Ergonomics With Coaxial Illumination
The physical stress of clinical dental hygiene practice is an occupational risk factor for developing musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Coaxial illumination, combined with magnification, can improve visual acuity, ergonomics, and diagnostic…
Colgate Announces Agreement to Acquire Hello Oral Care Brand
Colgate-Palmolive Company has announced it has agreed to acquired Hello Products LLC, one of the fastest-growing premium oral care brands in the United States.
Supporting Endodontic Disease Diagnosis
Dental practice acts vary among jurisdictions, as do the scopes of practice. While the dental hygienist may not be able to make a legal diagnosis regarding endodontic disease, he or she can perform endodontic diagnostic testing for review…
Research Finds New Approaches To Improving America’s Oral Health Literacy
The Delta Dental Institute has published a white paper examining the state of health literacy in America and its impact on oral and overall health outcomes.
Pushing the Profession Forward
Crystal Adams, MA, CDA, RDH, helped North Carolina eliminate the prior exam law and sees a bright future for dental hygiene.
FDA Fast Tracks New Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
A new drug is showing promise in treating some of the most challenging types of cancers.
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