A California pilot program proposing to allow expanded function dental assistants to administer local anesthesia threatens to blur critical lines in education, training, and patient safety. Dental hygienists must make their voices heard about this…
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California’s System of Providing Dental Care Is in Crisis
New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both…
Who Should Give the Shot? New Anesthesia Pilot for Dental Assistants Sparks…
A new California pilot program would allow dental assistants to administer local anesthesia, a move many dentists welcome for…
Florida Moves Toward Dental Therapy
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to create a dental therapist role to provide preventive and routine restorative care.…
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The Peter Emily International Veterinary Dental Foundation returned to In-Sync Exotics in Wylie, Texas, to provide crucial dental care to four tigers. This partnership highlights the importance of addressing dental issues in big cats to…
Zyris Announces New Biodegradable HOOPLA™ Dental Retractor in Regular & Pediatric Sizes
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 2024: Zyris, the creators of Isolite, and a pioneer in dental innovation, is excited to announce the release of its new HOOPLA Retractor.
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AI Takes the Dentist’s Chair
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This case study explores the management and treatment of peri-implantitis in a 40-year-old patient 5 years post-implant loading. Detailed surgical intervention, including osseous resective surgery and the replacement of an implant abutment…
Oral Health Is a Winner in the Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympic Games featured a new initiative by the International Olympic Committee — its first-ever Oral Health Department. This groundbreaking move aimed to enhance dental care for athletes, offering them specialized services that…
Cissus Quadrangularis Shows Promise Against Antibiotic-Resistant Periodontal Bacteria
The keystone periodontal pathogen Porphyromonas gingivalis poses a significant challenge in periodontitis treatment due to its high antibiotic resistance. Recent research highlights the potential of Cissus quadrangularis extracts as a…
Preseason Dental Screenings Are Game-Changers for Athlete Health
Preventive dental screenings, though often overlooked, are becoming essential in sports, as demonstrated by the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry’s efforts with University of Texas, San Antonio football and the San Antonio Spurs.…
The Work of UB’s Dental Detectives Featured on ‘Unsolved Mysteries’
When a severed head arrived at the University at Buffalo’s (UB) dental forensics lab, no one expected the case to land them on Netflix’s “Unsolved Mysteries.” The UB team’s expertise in dental technology and forensic science uncovered…
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