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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Anna M. Pattison, RDH, MS, Receives Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award at Dimensions’ …
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Enhance Your Clinical Skills at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Saturday’s keynote session at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO focuses on providing dental professionals with critical knowledge to treat medically complex patients. With Ann Eshenaur Spolarich, RDH, PhD, FSCDH, leading the keynote, attendees…
Discover the Future of Dental Hygiene at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
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The 10 Key Steps to Flawless Immediate Implants
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New Study Links Periodontal Bacteria to Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Nearly Half of Alabama Kindergarteners Have Dental Caries
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Blood Biomarkers Could Unlock New Treatments for Periodontitis
A new study from Umeå University reveals that individuals with periodontitis have distinct protein profiles in their blood, which could serve as biomarkers for the disease. These findings provide potential pathways for the development of…
DIY TikTokers Are at it Again With ‘Fashion Braces’
Fake braces may look trendy, but they come with serious health risks. These nonmedical appliances can cause lasting damage to the dentition and gingiva while raising risk of infection.
DENTALEZ® Introduces the Forest 6400 Dental Chair: A Beautiful Combination of Ergonomics,…
MALVERN, PA – DENTALEZ® is focused on providing innovative solutions that make a true difference in oral healthcare and is excited to announce the launch of its latest innovation, the Forest 6400 dental chair, expanding the renowned Forest…
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