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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5 Ways Parents Can Care for Baby Teeth
Parents can help protect their child’s teeth even before the first tooth erupts—around 6 to 9 months.
Test Your Knowledge on School-Based Sealant Programs
Dental sealants are highly effective in the prevention of caries. To better serve students in underserved communities, school sealant programs have been implemented in several states to provide children with the preventive dental care they…
Senate Bill Increases Health Care Options Through Marketplace Competition
The American Dental Association (ADA) is pleased that Senator Steve Daines (R-Montana), introduced S. 3782, the Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act.
A Focus on Improving Access to Dental Care
Pew Charitable Trusts reports efforts are being made at the federal level to improve Americans’ access to oral care.
Joan Steinbrenner, NY Yankees Vice Chairman Passes Away
Joan Z. Steinbrenner, RDH, vice chairman of the New York Yankees and wife of the team’s late owner George Steinbrenner, has died.
Michigan Passes Dental Therapist Bill
The Michigan Legislature has authorized the creation of dental therapists.
Researchers Examine TH17 Cells’ Role in Periodontal Inflammation
A study by the National Institutes of Health and University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia suggests a substrate of T cells may contribute to the inflammation and bone loss associated with periodontitis.
Healthy Schools Program Focuses on Student Well-Being
Northeast Colorado Health Department representatives are helping kids get healthy through its new Healthy Schools program, which includes oral health services.
Patients Underestimate Risks of Some Dental Procedures
When deciding whether to undergo a medical or dental procedure, patients tend to overestimate the benefits and underestimate the risks associated with treatment, exposing themselves to circumstances that could be detrimental to their…
Dental Hygienist to Compete on ‘The Bachelor’
Kirpa Sudick, RDH, from Whittier, California, will be judging “The Bachelor’s” Colton Underwood on more than his looks this season as she shared her deal breaker: not flossing.
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