The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline and intensify the state’s dental hygienist shortage.
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ER Dental Visits Surge as Policy Shifts Strain Access
Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable.…
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…
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Medicare Drives $4 Billion Growth in US Dental Spending
Dental spending increased by $4 billion in 2023, primarily due to Medicare, marking a 2.5% growth from 2022 after inflation adjustments. While private dental spending declined slightly, government program spending surged, reflecting a…
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Your passion for improving oral health and educating patients inspires us every day. As we welcome 2025, we celebrate your vital role in transforming lives through preventive care and compassionate service and thank you for your support of…
Advancing Oral Health Research: A Conversation with Sarah B. Hoerler, RDH, MS
A practicing clinician and educator/researcher, this dental hygienist shares about her work in preventing ventilator-assisted pneumonia.
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Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: “It’s a Good Day to Save Teeth” personalized sweatshirt, “World’s Best Hygienist” socks, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples…
Understanding the Oral-Gut Axis
Current research on the connection between the oral cavity and the digestive tract points to the mouth as the point of origin for pathogenesis and disease development in the gut.
Regrowing Teeth May Be on the Horizon
A revolutionary drug being developed in Japan aims to stimulate the growth of a third set of teeth in humans, offering hope for patients with missing teeth. Clinical trials are underway, and the breakthrough could transform dental treatment…
Hope Dental Clinic Faces Permanent Closure Amid Growing Need
With 25% of Minnesotans lacking dental insurance, Hope Dental Clinic has been a lifeline for uninsured patients across multiple states. Now facing closure, the clinic’s future is uncertain, leaving thousands without access to essential…
Medicare Advantage Dental Plans Fall Short on Coverage
A recent study reveals that only 8.4% of Medicare Advantage plans offer comprehensive dental benefits, leaving millions of beneficiaries without adequate coverage. This gap may contribute to low dental visit rates, even among those with…
The Hidden World of Biofilms on Dental Implants
Biofilm formation on dental implants is a complex, patient-specific process that begins within minutes of implantation. This study uses advanced microscopy and gene sequencing to uncover the dynamic early stages of biofilm development,…
CBCT Transforms Implant Planning and Periodontal Care
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) delivers unparalleled imaging for dental implant planning and periodontal care. Discover how this cutting-edge technology balances diagnostic value with radiation safety to set new standards in dental…
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