Two new oral health roles are making headlines, but they are not the same. A legal nurse consultant breaks down why these two oral health professionals differ sharply in education, oversight, and impact on access to care.
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Spit Happens: Why Saliva Is Becoming a Key Diagnostic Tool
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Virginia Dental Association Suggests Three-Pronged Approach to Address Dental…
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Eastern Washington University Advances Dental Therapy Program to Strengthen…
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Ferris State to Launch Michigan’s First Dental Therapy Program
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Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: tooth-themed floral long sleeve t-shirt, a sweet tooth-wearing-a-sun-hat brooch, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your…
Study Shows That Interdental Cleaning Improves Glucose Control
New research links interdental cleaning to measurably better glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that consistent oral hygiene habits may help reduce inflammation and support improved metabolic outcomes.
New 3D-Printing Process Brings Chairside Restorations Within Hours
A team at UT Dallas has developed a rapid-processing method that allows fully 3D-printed zirconia restorations to be delivered the same day. The technology removes the traditional debinding bottleneck, opening the door for stronger, more…
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A former employee at a Myrtle Beach dental practice is accused of stealing more than $600,000 over an 18-month period before being arrested by US Marshals.
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Digital Precision Transforms Full-Arch Implant Surgery and Immediate Loading Success
Advanced digital workflows paired now allow clinicians to plan bone reduction, implant placement, and prosthetic design with unprecedented accuracy. By integrating immediate loading protocols and durable interim prostheses, these…
Kickback Scheme Costs Two Connecticut Dentists More Than $700K
A federal investigation found that two dissolved Connecticut dental practices used patient recruiters to generate Medicaid business, violating state and federal false claims laws. The dentists have agreed to repay more than $714,000 after…
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