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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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Third Molars vs High-Stakes Football Game
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown added an unexpected item to his week 17 prep list: wisdom tooth removal. While the timing raised eyebrows, oral health professionals know there are legitimate reasons third molars sometimes…
Veneer Application Without a License Brings Criminal Charges
A Georgia man who promoted himself as a “veneer technician” is facing more than 100 criminal charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license and causing harm to hundreds of patients. The case highlights growing concerns about…
Arizona Implant Case Ends in Tragic Loss
The death of an Arizona patient following a dental implant procedure has placed renewed focus on anesthesia safety in outpatient dental settings. A recent legal settlement underscores the critical importance of risk assessment, monitoring,…
A Holiday Dental Mishap Goes Viral
A festive family activity took an unexpected turn when a popular model and cookbook author lost a front veneer during holiday preparations. The incident offered a lighthearted reminder that even cosmetic dentistry can meet its match in…
How California Baptist University Is Tackling the Dental Hygiene Shortage
As California faces a critical shortage of dental hygienists, Program Director Kelly Donovan, RDH, EdD, shares about the new baccalaureate program at California Baptist University, which aims to expand the workforce, strengthen education,…
Detroit’s Health Hubs Bring Oral Health Professionals to Where Patients Are
Detroit’s new Health Hubs are reshaping access to medical, behavioral, and dental care by embedding providers directly inside schools across the district. By eliminating long-standing barriers, the initiative is helping thousands of…
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized tooth jewelry dish, cute dental notepad bundle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral…
What’s In and What’s Out in CDT 2026
The CDT 2026 update includes 60 total code changes, highlighted by six deletions that reflect evolving clinical practice and public health realities. Understanding which codes are disappearing and why can help dental teams prepare for…
Eastern Washington University Charts a New Path With Dental Therapy Program
EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces…
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