Jonathan E. Burke, DMD, a New Jersey oral and maxillofacial surgeon, will oversee the nation’s leading dental research institute and its $520 million research portfolio.
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Susan Gorman, MEd, RDH, Wins the August Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Congratulations to Susan Gorman, MEd, RDH, the August winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway. The clinical programs coordinator…
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A young Canadian man had a large green mark, labeled "scar tissue" by physicians, on the back of his ear for more than 20 years.…
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Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: tooth pendant necklace, dental-themed, funny candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids…
Could Patients Grow a Third Set of Teeth by 2030?
Japanese researchers are testing a groundbreaking medication that may unlock humans’ hidden ability to regrow teeth.
PoviOne™ 10% Povidone-Iodine Now Available in 8mL Bulk Bottle
Elevate Oral Care® is excited to introduce the new PoviOne™ 8mL bottle, a 10% povidone-iodine solution designed for in-office use. This powerful bacteria-reducing antiseptic is now offered in a multiuse bottle, making it easier and more…
Marketing for Prescription Products Helps Smokers Quit, While OTC Ads Don’t
New research finds that direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs significantly reduces cigarette use, while over-the-counter nicotine product ads do not. The findings suggest that advertising can either…
Pediatricians Step In as Maine Struggles With Oral Health Professional Shortage
With the number of oral health professionals in Maine declining, pediatricians and school-based providers are stepping in to treat early tooth decay using silver diamine fluoride.
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Debate Over Dental Therapists Heats Up as Florida Faces Oral Health Crisis
As Florida grapples with a growing oral health crisis and skyrocketing emergency dental costs, lawmakers are revisiting the controversial question of whether to authorize dental therapists. Supporters say these midlevel practitioners could…
Survey Reveals Need for Menopause-Specific Oral Health Benefits
A new Delta Dental survey reveals that most women are unaware menopause can affect their oral health, even as many experience dry mouth, sensitivity, and caries. The findings highlight a growing need for menopause-specific dental benefits…
Digitally Driven Dual-Arch Transformation Restores Function and Confidence
When a 55-year-old patient requested fixed implant solutions with no removable options, a fully digital workflow delivered a seamless transformation from surgery to smile. Using advanced imaging, guided surgery, and zirconia restorations,…
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Periodontitis Severity
Adhering to a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and olive oil may help reduce the severity of periodontitis and lower systemic inflammation, according to new research from King’s College London. Patients who…
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