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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Ensure the safety of your operatory with these essential disinfection tips for clinical surfaces.
Orascoptic Outshines Competition with New Headlight Technology
Madison, WI – October 15, 2024 – Orascoptic is proud to announce another breakthrough in dental and surgical illumination. Taking our pioneering TruColor technology to a new level, Orascoptic now offers the best overall headlight…
Is Dental Care Overreaching or a Necessity?
The economics of dental care and the push for routine treatments raise concerns about overdiagnosis. Yet, with periodontal disease and caries widespread in the United States, is the real issue too much care or not enough?
Understanding the Complex Communication Between the Root Canal System and Periodontium
Endodontic-periodontal lesions can mimic one another, making accurate diagnosis crucial for effective treatment. Discovering the different ways the root canal system and periodontium communicate — through lateral canals, dentinal tubules,…
Say Goodbye to Manual Brushing: Introducing the BURST Nova Sonic Toothbrush™
Yet another category-defining innovation from BURST and their community of Dental Professionals.
Why Dental and Dental Hygiene Compacts Matter
Licensure compacts can significantly expand your career options, allowing you to practice across state lines with ease. Learn how these compacts impact your mobility and ensure smoother transitions in the evolving world of oral healthcare.
What Dental Hygienists Need to Know About California Legislation Expanding the Scope of Practice for…
Starting January 1, 2025, new legislation will expand the duties of dental assistants in California. While aimed at modernizing dental practices, dental hygienists express concern over the impact of these changes on patient care.
8-Year, $8.1 Million Study to Target Devastating Craniofacial Bone Diseases
UTHealth Houston researchers have received an $8.1 million grant from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research to explore how skeletal stem cells contribute to craniofacial bone diseases and deformities.
ADHA Past President JoAnn Gurenlian Named New CMDL Chair
Dr. Gurenlian is the second elected chair of the Commission for Modernizing Dental Licensure and the first dental hygienist to lead the group.
Congratulations to the July Winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!
Each month Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and Sunstar GUM partner to create an informative newsletter that includes a fun giveaway (you can subscribe to it here). Carolynn Zeitz, RDH, RDA, MA, is our July winner. She celebrated her 20th …
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