As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.
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Giant Alaskan Bear Gets a Crown!
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Vermont Halts Dental Therapy Program, Shifts Focus to Expanding Dental Hygiene
After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program…
Why Dental Hygienists Belong on the Endodontic Team
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, was elected president of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) on July 9, 2024, in Seoul, Korea, at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene.…
Despite Debate, Bismarck State College Receives Green Light for Dental Programs
Amidst regional concerns, Bismarck State College secures approval to launch dental assisting and dental hygiene programs, addressing critical shortages in North Dakota’s healthcare workforce. The decision sparks competition and…
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Early Smiles California Transforms Lives With School-Based Dental Care
The Center for Oral Health’s policy brief highlights the success of Early Smiles California, an innovative school-based dental program, and calls for $10 million in funding to expand it statewide. This initiative promises significant…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sounds Alarm About Medical Credit Cards
The CFPB has raised concerns about the pushy promotion of medical credit cards by healthcare providers, highlighting deferred interest terms, payment allocation confusion, and patient pressure. Dentists and other providers need to ensure…
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Routine Dental Visit Leads to Life-Saving Discovery for Connecticut Woman
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Dedicated NYU Educator to Retire
Rosemary DeRosa Hays, RDH, MS, has announced her retirement as a full-time clinical associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting at New York University (NYU) School of Dentistry, after a distinguished…
Oral Bacteria Invade Plant Pathology Lab in the Name of Dental Research
Dental hygiene students are taking over the Plant Pathology Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to test dental care products against caries-causing bacteria. Their innovative study aims to determine the effectiveness of natural…
Special Smiles Program Empowers Special Olympians with Winning Smiles and Top-Notch Oral Healthcare
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