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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Progress Continues on the Legislative Front
The past year has seen the expansion of the midlevel practitioner and scope of practice for dental hygienists.
Cutting the Red Tape
School-based sealant programs are effective in the fight against tooth decay, but state regulations and policies interfere with their implementation.
Caring for Communities
Tribal Washington State dental therapists go the extra mile to help underserved populations.
Dental Therapy Success in Michigan
Michigan takes a step forward to increasing access to oral health care with the passage of dental therapist legislation.
A Medical-Dental Integration Model
Arizona is making a difference in the oral health of its most vulnerable children through an innovative program.
Promoting Oral Health Access for Pregnant Women
Michigan is improving the oral health of pregnant women and their children through Public Dental Prevention Programs.
Improving Access to Care for Older Adults
As the number of older adults living in long-term care facilities continues to grow, dental hygienists are well positioned to provide care to this vulnerable population.
Addressing a Caries Epidemic
Dental caries affects a large proportion of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children before they begin school, and at levels of severity that surpass other population groups.
Gov. Newsom Vetoes Medi-Cal Reimbursement for Silver Diamine Fluoride
The American Dental Education Association reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation in October that would allow Medi-Cal to reimburse service providers for the application of silver diamine fluoride when used as a…
Caring for Patients With Cystic Fibrosis
About half of the individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF) in the United States are children and adolescents younger than 18. Historically, dental caries may not have been a high priority health problem among those with CF because of shortened…
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