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
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Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist Wins the March Sunstar eBrief Giveaway
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Early Detection of Gingival Cancer
While rare, gingival cancer can be deadly, and patients’ first line of defense is in the hands of their oral health professional. Frequently mistaken for periodontal disease or local tissue trauma, gingival cancer is thought to arise from a…
The Evidence Behind Use of PRF in Dental Procedures
Researchers recently published a 15-year retrospective study in the Journal of Oral Implantology that evaluates the use of the novel method, platelet-rich fibrin (PRF).
Adverse Effects of Medication Use
Complications of medication use can negatively impact oral comfort, function, and quality of life. How much do you know about the oral health risks of your patients’ drug regimens?
Patients With Hemophilia Exhibit Poorer Oral Hygiene Than Health Controls
A study published in Special Care Dentistry has found children and adults with severe hemophilia have poorer oral hygiene than those without the disorder.
General Anesthesia in Dental Procedures Reviewed for Young Children
A study has been published that retrospectively reviewed 1 year of pediatric dental procedures performed under general anesthesia at a private dental practice with anesthesia support from dentist anesthesiologists.
Dentists Provide Free Services to Adults with Developmental Disabilities
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Caregivers Sacrifice Dental Care
Vacations and retirement savings are not the only sacrifices people make when providing long-term care to loved ones, according to a survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research that found one-third of…
What Do You Know About Caries Risk Assessment?
Staying abreast of the changing landscape of caries risk assessment, management, and prevention will help oral health professionals provide the highest quality patient care. Read on to see how much you know about this important facet of…
How Much Do You Know About Sleep Disorders in Children?
Knowledgeable oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify children early in the sleep disorder disease process, helping to prevent serious oral and systemic health problems. Read on to test your knowledge on sleep…
Addressing Xerostomia
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