Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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NSK Expands its Offering in the Dental Operatory, Providing Connectivity and Periodontal Care…
Three new products help ensure implant stability, implant placement and aftercare for the periodontal patient with the overall goal of a healthy mouth and peri-implantitis prevention.
Boost Your Instrumentation Skills at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Nearly half of all American adults have some sort of periodontal disease. Dental hygienists are on the frontlines of the fight against periodontal diseases and effective instrumentation is the key to improved patient outcomes.
Managing Occlusal Forces for Long-Term Success
Dental implants may boast high survival rates, but without careful management of occlusion, they’re vulnerable to failure. Regular bite checks and occlusal adjustments are key to preventing complications like screw loosening, fractures, and…
Thousands Urge Arizona Governor to Reverse Dental Law Allowing Assistants to Provide Prophylaxes
More than 2,000 concerned citizens have signed a petition asking Governor Katie Hobbs to rescind SB1124, which allows dental assistants with only 120 hours of training to perform prophylaxes. Petitioners argue the law compromises patient…
Utah Dental Hygienists and Assistants Can Now Place Restorations
New legislation passed in Utah allows dental hygienists and dental assistants to perform expanded functions, including placing restorations, under specific supervision. The move is poised to reshape team-based care in dental practices…
Community Water Fluoridation Is Under Fire
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, igniting fresh debate over a decades-old public health practice. As Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoridation, oral health…
The CDC’s Division of Oral Health Receives Devastating Blow
The ADA and ADHA express alarm over the dismantling of the CDC’s Division of Oral Health, warning that the cuts could unravel decades of progress in preventing dental disease and pose serious risks to the nation’s oral health.
Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Dental Caries
A new study reveals that pregnant women experience nearly twice the rate of dental caries compared to nonpregnant women, with hormonal fluctuations playing a key role. Researchers found increased levels of certain oral bacteria and fungi…
Does Arizona’s New Law Put Dental Patients at Risk?
A controversial new Arizona law allows dental assistants to perform prophylaxes, a role traditionally reserved for licensed dental hygienists. While supporters claim it increases patient access to care, critics warn it could compromise…
A Dental Hygiene Legend Retires After 44 Years
After an extraordinary 44-year career in academia, Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS, has retired from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A trailblazer in dental hygiene education and faculty development, Wilder leaves behind a lasting…
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