A new rule allows qualified 16- and 17-year-olds to work as registered dental assistants, creating an earlier workforce pipeline while maintaining education, registration, and supervision requirements.
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HIPAA Compliance Is Changing and Dental Practices Need to Prepare Now
Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and…
Redefining the Dental Hygienist’s Role in Whole-Body Healthcare
Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental…
Study Explores Patient Acceptance of Vaccines in the Dental Office
A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while…
Stopping Early Childhood Caries Before It Starts
From prenatal counseling and motivational interviewing to fluoride, dietary guidance, and silver diamine fluoride, evidence-based…
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Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) and Sen. Patrick Leahy (D-Vermont), have introduced S. 350, the “Competitive Health Insurance Reform Act.”
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Dental Assistants Recognition Week March 3–9
Oral health professionals are encouraged to celebrate their dental assistants' commitment and dedication to the advancement of patient care during Dental Assistants Recognition Week, March 3-9.
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American Dental Association Comments on Healthy People 2030 Objectives
The American Dental Association (ADA) recently suggested six additional objectives related to oral health to the advisory committee overseeing the development of the Healthy People 2030 initiative
ADA Health Policy Institute Releases Dental Industry Report
The American Dental Association (ADA) Health Policy Institute (HPI) has released its "Dental Industry Report."
Porphyromonas gingivalis May Drive Alzheimer’s Disease
A paper published in Science Advances details how researchers identified Porphyromonas gingivalis (P. gingivalis) — a bacterium commonly associated with periodontitis — in the brains of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.
10 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day Without Sugar
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FDA Advisory Panel Reviews Tobacco Company’s Proposed Statement
Tobacco company’s proposed statement that ”snus” product users have lower risk of six deadly smoking-related diseases, undergoes FDA advisory panel’s review at the February 6 meeting.
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