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November Sunstar Winner Announced
Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years,…
Independent Dental Practice Act Draws a Line in the Sand Against Corporate…
As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of…
How Saliva Is Reshaping the Future of Diagnostics
Exploding research on salivary biomarkers and the oral microbiome is redefining the mouth as a powerful gateway to whole-body…
Washington Dental Hygienists Change the Legislative Conversation
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Hidden Dangers of Unlicensed Tooth Whitening
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Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, Receives Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award at Dimensions’ …
The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony at the Dimensions' Discovery EXPO celebrated the remarkable career of Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS. Her contributions to dental hygiene education and periodontal instrumentation have left…
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Discover the Future of Dental Hygiene at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
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