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.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
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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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 …
Wake Tech Partners With ODU to Offer Degree Completion for Dental Hygienists
Graduates of Wake Tech’s Dental Hygiene Program can now pursue a bachelor’s degree online through a new articulation agreement with Old Dominion University.
Research Shows Smoking Profoundly Changes Oral Microbiome
Sharing the news that smoking negatively impacts the oral microbiome may help push patients toward tobacco cessation.
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Restoring Function and Aesthetics: A Full-Mouth Rehabilitation Success Story
This case study showcases the comprehensive crown lengthening treatment of a 52-year-old patient requiring full-mouth rehabilitation due to severe dental erosion and wear. Through interdisciplinary collaboration and precise surgical…
The ADA Opposes New Model Legislation in Support of Dental Therapists
As millions of Americans lack access to dental care, dental therapy is a possible solution to bridge this gap, and the American Legislative Exchange Council recently adopted model legislation to further the profession. The ADA has come out…
Pennsylvania Supreme Court Rules No Insurance Coverage for COVID Shutdown Losses Without Physical…
In a landmark decision, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ruled that a dentist is not entitled to insurance coverage for losses caused by the COVID-19 shutdown without physical damage to the property. The court emphasized that insurance…
New Immune Therapy May Improve Treatment for Periodontal Diseases
Research from the University of Pittsburgh shows that targeting the immune system with CCL2-loaded microparticles can prevent and treat periodontal diseases by reducing bone loss and promoting repair. This innovative approach offers new…
Water Fluoridation’s Declining Impact: Is It Still Worth It?
A recent Cochrane review shows that water fluoridation’s benefits in preventing tooth decay have lessened since fluoride toothpaste became widely available. While it may still reduce decay slightly in children’s teeth, the review raises…
August Sunstar Ebrief Winner Announced
Emily Klocke, RDH, has been practicing dental hygiene since 2010. She and her family reside in McGregor, Minnesota, and they love adventure! They canoe in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, a 1,090,000-acre wilderness area in…
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