Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) enhances wound healing and tissue regeneration using a patient’s own blood. Unlike earlier platelet concentrates, PRF is easy to prepare, requires no additives, and offers a sustained release of growth factors for improved…
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A Grassroots Approach to Expanding the Dental Workforce
A South Side Chicago clinic is redefining how dental teams are built by training future assistants right in the community they…
ADA Seeks Fair Treatment for Dentistry in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental…
Giant Alaskan Bear Gets a Crown!
When an 800-pound, 9-foot-tall bear needs dental work, it takes more than a routine appointment. Zoo staff and dental specialists…
Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Face 40% Higher Risk of Severe Dental…
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the…
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Taking a Leap of Faith
To better serve the most vulnerable in her community, Christy Jo Fogarty, RDH, ADT, became the first advanced dental therapist in the United States.
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
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dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…
Self-Reported Oral Health Shows Strong Correlation With Systemic Health
New research indicates that individuals reporting poor oral health face similar systemic health risks as those diagnosed with periodontal diseases.
Maximizing Accuracy in Implant Planning and Surgical Execution
An overview of integrating DICOM, STL data, and surgical protocols for optimal implant outcomes.
British Researchers Begin Ambitious Project to Support Young Adults With Cleft Lip and/or Palate
The University of Bristol in Bristol, England, is embarking on a $2.5 million research program to delve into the lifelong impacts of cleft lip and/or palate, a condition affecting one in 700 births. The initiative, named…
Legacy of Young Dentist Lost to Violence Lives on Through New Foundation
On February 29, Benjamin Harouni, DDS, was tragically murdered while practicing at his El Cajon, California, dental office, which he shared with his father, Jack Harouni, DDS. The young dentist, a graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of…
Periodontal Bacterium Implicated in Aggressive Colon Cancer
A recent study published in Nature reveals a potential link between a type of bacteria associated with dental plaque and treatment-resistant colorectal cancer. The Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was found in…
New Combination of Treatments May Be Game Changer for Dental Caries
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered a promising breakthrough in combating dental caries. Collaborating across disciplines, they discovered that combining ferumoxytol (Fer) and stannous fluoride (SnF2) could offer…
Study Shows Promise of Lipid Nanoparticle-Based Treatment for Oral Cancer
A study presented at the 102nd General Session of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research…
Dental Hygienist Fights to Keep Kids’ Caries-Prevention Program Alive
Myra Nikitas, RDH, a dental hygienist with Sealing Smiles Across New Hampshire, addressed the Nashua, New Hampshire Board of Education, advocating for continued support for its caries-prevention pilot program. Seeking financial…
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