With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can identify if they know what to look for.
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Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
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Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
NC Dental Board Issues Sedation Warning After Child’s Death Raises Oversight…
A new memo from the North Carolina Dental Board clarifies that dentists, not CRNAs, remain fully responsible for sedation…
Master’s-Level Dental Therapy Program Opens at Pacific University
A newly accredited master’s-level dental therapy program aims to expand access to care, but not all are celebrating.
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One Dental Hygienist’s Journey Takes Him Across the Globe
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Dental Tech Shines in Storm Research
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How Russell County Saved Its Sole Dental Practice
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Minimally Invasive Soft Tissue Grafting for Mucogingival Defects
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Zyris™ Announces New Operating Room Adapter (ORA) For Sedation Dentistry
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A Dental Hygienist Is Featured on CanvasRebel
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