Once flooded with too many graduates, the dental hygiene profession now faces a national workforce shortage driven by attrition, burnout, and undervaluation. As legislative changes loom and key voices go unheard, it’s time for hygienists to reclaim…
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The DentaQuest Partnership for Oral Health Advancement and the Central Oregon Health Council have launched a 2-year pilot of Medical Oral Expanded Care (MORE Care), a DentaQuest Partnership initiative, in Central Oregon.
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Dental caries is the most common chronic disease affecting humans and results in significant costs to manage oral health.
Orascoptic™ Scores Highest in Resolution and Light Transmission in Third-Party Lab Study
Orascoptic, the leader in superior magnification and illumination solutions for dental and medical professionals, offers customers the best clarity 2.5 power optics among top loupe manufacturers.
5 Possible Signs of Oral Cancer
To help raise awareness about oral and oropharyngeal cancer, several organizations are highlighting the early signs and symptoms to watch for during Oral Cancer Awareness Month.
Using Dental Lasers With Children
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) has developed a policy regarding the use of dental lasers for pediatric patients.
Regular Flossing and Dental Visits May be Linked to Lower Oral Cancer Risk
Frequent flossing and going to the dentist may be linked to lower risk of oral cancer, according to findings presented at a March 31 American Association for Cancer (AACR) annual meeting.
Become Part of the Emergency Preparedness Team
Mitigation and preparedness efforts both aim to prevent loss of life and property damage by reducing the impact of a disaster; however, mitigation includes analyzing, reducing, and insuring against risk.
How Dental Health Advocates Are Fighting Big Sugar
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