A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral health disparities among children at high risk. The findings support national expansion of school-based preventive…
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Pac-Dent Introduces the New ProMate Contra Hygiene Handpiece
Brea, CA – June 26, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the ProMate™ Contra Hygiene Handpiece. The…
New York Bill Aims to Expand Dental Hygienists’ Independence Through…
The New York legislature has sent a bill to the governor that, if signed, would allow dental hygienists to work without direct…
Rescuing a Smile With a Ridge Augmentation and Implant Rehabilitation
Severe trauma left a patient missing central incisors and facing a complex horizontal and vertical ridge defect. Through…
Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist Wins the March Sunstar eBrief Giveaway
Hali Householder, RDH, BSPH, OMT, of Greenwood, Indiana, has been practicing dental hygiene since 2012 and is now an orofacial…
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Dental Study Gives Clues of Human Development
In collaboration with colleagues from France, Spain, South Africa, and the United States, a new study led by researchers with the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences provides insight…
Palmero Introduces New Disposable Safety Eyewear Office Packs
Palmero Healthcare, a Hu-Friedy subsidiary, is pleased to announce two new additions to our line of Dynamic Disposables™, a lightweight, disposable cost-effective alternative eye protection that reduces eye splash contamination incidents.
Dental Visits Affect How Kids Experience Losing Their First Tooth
The loss of the first primary tooth is an exciting experience for some children, but, for others, this biological milestone is anything but fun.
Caries Management With Silver Diamine Fluoride
A new chemotherapeutic option for caries management, SDF is a safe and effective caries-preventive agent.
Grants Awarded to Improve Oral Health
The Canada-United States Chapter of the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future has awarded four grants totaling more than $50,000 (U.S.) to fund projects aimed at reducing the instance of caries in children
Tips for Treating Patients With Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease with increasing incidence and prevalence in the United States.
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
To celebrate National Children’s Dental Health Month in February, the American Dental Association encourages clinicians to share the message “Brush and clean in between to build a healthy smile.”
Power Instrumentation for Premolar Teeth
Mechanized instrumentation for premolar teeth involves appropriate ultrasonic insert and/or tip (UIT) selection and knowledge about crown and root anatomy.
How to Manage Tooth Sensitivity
Many possible causes may expose dentin and predispose patients to hypersensitivity, including toothbrush abrasion, acid erosion, anatomical factors, and gingival recession.
Researchers Study Why HIV-Infected Patients Experience High Rates of Cancer
The National Institutes of Health has funded research led by Case Western Reserve University’s School of Dental Medicine focused on why human immunodeficiency (HIV)-infected patients experience higher rates of cancer than the general…
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