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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Kaiser Report Explores Improving Dental Coverage for Medicare Recipients
The Kaiser Family Foundation released a report detailing policy options for improving dental coverage for individuals on Medicare, according to the American Dental Education Association.
Study Finds Oral Palate Differences in Patients With Schizophrenia
New research from the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) and University of Maryland School of Dentistry (UMSOD) suggests patients with deficit schizophrenia have a wider oral palate than people with other forms of the…
UF College of Dentistry Ranks No. 5 in NIH Research Funding
The University of Florida Health College of Dentistry research enterprise ranks fifth nationally for a second straight year among all US dental schools in National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding, with $11.2 million awarded through the…
Antibiotics Not Necessary for Most Toothaches, According to New Guideline
The American Dental Association (ADA) released a new guideline indicating that in most cases, antibiotics are not recommended for toothaches.
Equitable Care for LGBTQ Patients
LGBTQ people have faced barriers to care. Today, offering culturally competent care is the standard.
CDHP to Move Resources to Community Catalyst in December
The Children’s Dental Health Project (CDHP), a DC-based think tank established in 1997 to secure dental coverage for all children, announced that it will transition its extensive online public health policy and advocacy research and…
Reducing Amalgam Waste
While dental amalgam offers many benefits, its negative environmental impact requires a strict disposal process.
Improving Oral Health Through Nutrition
Nutrients contained within foods are essential for growth, maintaining tissue health, repairing injured tissue, and providing energy for daily activities. Oral health professionals need to be prepared to identify dietary contributors to…
Academy of General Dentistry Endorses Oral Health Literacy Awareness Legislation
The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) announced its full support of HR4678, the “Oral Health Literacy and Awareness Act of 2019."
Oral Health Care Supporters Advocate for Improved Dental Coverage
More than 300 oral health care advocates traveled to Capitol Hill on October 24 to help advance legislation that would ensure additional, much-needed dental coverage for Americans.
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