The New York legislature has sent a bill to the governor that, if signed, would allow dental hygienists to work without direct supervision under a collaborative practice agreement with a licensed dentist. The proposed legislation could greatly…
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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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Leigh Anne Tucker, RDH, a clinical dental hygienist for more than 30 years, is the winner of the April Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!…
One Dental Hygienist Brings Care Home to Those Who Need It Most
Lindsey Vizcay, BSDH, RDHAP, RDH, RDAEF2, turned a single home visit into a thriving mobile practice focused on compassionate…
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