A California pilot program proposing to allow expanded function dental assistants to administer local anesthesia threatens to blur critical lines in education, training, and patient safety. Dental hygienists must make their voices heard about this…
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California’s System of Providing Dental Care Is in Crisis
New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both…
Who Should Give the Shot? New Anesthesia Pilot for Dental Assistants Sparks…
A new California pilot program would allow dental assistants to administer local anesthesia, a move many dentists welcome for…
Florida Moves Toward Dental Therapy
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to create a dental therapist role to provide preventive and routine restorative care.…
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Imagine a Future Where Every Brushing Is Effective
An innovative solution to pediatric preventative oral care was unveiled at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) annual meeting held in Toronto on May 23–26, 2024, that promises effective plaque removal for every child.…
Grins for Gains: Mississippi’s Dental Crusade to Brighten Young Smiles
Discover how the University of Mississippi’s research is transforming oral health for the state’s youth. Dive into a groundbreaking study targeting school-age children, led by innovative dental experts, promising a brighter, caries-free…
Legal Tug-of-War: Ex-Offender’s Quest for Redemption Puts North Carolina’s Licensing Reforms to the…
A legal battle brews in North Carolina as a reformed ex-offender fights to obtain her dental hygienist license despite a decade-old criminal record. This showdown pits her against the state’s Board of Dental Examiners, challenging the…
OSAP Announces Exciting Rebranding to Association for Dental Safety (ADS)
May 31, 2024 (ATLANTA) — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), the leading organization dedicated to ensuring every dental visit is a safe visit, is thrilled to unveil its new name: Association for Dental Safety…
Bridging the Gap: Dental Programs Pioneer Mental Healthcare for Chinese American Seniors
California — specifically the San Francisco Bay area and Los Angeles — is home to one of the largest Asian populations in the United States, second only to Hawaii. In the San Francisco Bay area, approximately one-third of the Asian…
Physicians Fill Gaps Left by Dental Deserts
Dental deserts have long been a problem in the United States, where private practice dentists, most of whom carry tremendous dental school debt, tend to set up shop in cities and suburbs composed of residents who can afford their services.…
Discover the Latest Innovations and Success Rates in Short Dental Implants
Recent advancements in short dental implants have revolutionized the field.
Dental Hygiene Educator Works to Ease Vermont’s Hygienist Shortage
Heather Blair, MPH, RDH, FADHA, is dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene for the next generation of practitioners.
Study Shows Strong Correlation Between Good Oral Hygiene Habits and Quality of Life
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