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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Expanding Horizons in Gingival Therapy
A novel procedure utilizing xenogeneic collagen matrix offers a palate-free alternative for managing mucogingival defects. This innovative approach enhances gingival health, vestibular depth, and patient comfort while avoiding the need for…
One Dental Hygienist’s Journey Takes Him Across the Globe
Lt. Cmdr. Demario Walls, MDH, RDH, has transformed his career in dental hygiene into a platform for global service and professional growth. From instructing students to serving in public health, his inspiring path highlights the vast…
Dental Tech Shines in Storm Research
Dentists’ CT scanners are breaking new ground in storm research by producing detailed 3D images of large hailstones’ internal structures. This innovative technique could lead to better predictions of damaging hailstorms and improve our…
Research Links Peri-Implantitis to Unique Biomarkers and Fibroblast Activation
A new study reveals that peri-implantitis involves distinct biological mechanisms compared to periodontitis. Researchers identified activated fibroblasts and three specific biomarker genes, paving the way for precise diagnostics and…
How Russell County Saved Its Sole Dental Practice
When Russell County in Kansas faced losing its only dental practice, a mix of innovation and teamwork kept local care alive. Discover how a dentist’s retirement sparked a county-wide effort to ensure smiles stay healthy.
Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Grafting for Mucogingival Defects
This case report showcases the successful use of acellular dermal matrix with a subperiosteal tunneling technique to treat generalized gingival recession and enhance gingival phenotype in a patient with a thin biotype. The procedure…
Zyris™ Announces New Operating Room Adapter (ORA) For Sedation Dentistry
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 2024: Zyris, the creators of Isolite, and a pioneer of dental innovation, today announced the launch of its Operating Room Adapter (ORA), a device designed to improve sedation dentistry procedures by…
A Dental Hygienist Is Featured on CanvasRebel
Dental hygienist and entrepreneur Melissa Alt, RDH, has been featured on CanvasRebel, a platform showcasing the stories of creatives, small business owners, and innovators. Beyond her dental career, Melissa designs and sells unique…
The 3 Most Dangerous Dental Trends on TikTok
TikTok is one of the most popular social media platforms with 1.5 billion users. The short-form videos influence trends from everything from fashion to dentistry. However, these dental trends are not inspiring laughs among oral health…
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