New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both clinical practice and the economics of dentistry. Dentists are increasingly relying on associate dentists or…
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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.…
Implementing Community-Driven Strategies to Transform Oral Healthcare Access
From classrooms to mobile clinics, public health dental hygienists are reshaping how preventive care reaches underserved…
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Oral myiasis is a rare but serious condition caused by parasitic infestation of living or dead tissue, bodily fluids, or ingested food. Myiasis occurs when fly larvae infest human tissue, using it as an intermediate host. It primarily…
Expanding Dental Horizons: Colorado and Minnesota Join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
In a significant development for the dental profession, Colorado and Minnesota have joined the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, becoming the eighth and ninth states to participate. This compact, aimed at supporting license portability,…
Chewing Ice May Lead to a Host of Dental Problems
With temperatures heating up, an ice-cold drink is highly appealing to most patients. However, what happens to patients who chew the ice once their refreshing drink is gone?
Transforming Urgent Dental Care: VCU’s Innovative Approach to Emergency Dentistry
Unfortunately, it is common in the United States to find people suffering from serious dental problems — from gum disease to wisdom teeth impaction — who don’t have the funds or the ability to get to a dental office. And when issues — such…
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health Awards $2.3 Million in Grant Funding for Projects Focused on…
Funds Support Grantees to Advance Health Care Policy, Build Community Capacity, and Expand Access to Care
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Introducing FASTCheck15™: The ONLY 15-Minute In-Office Waterline Test for Rapid, Reliable…
Marlborough, MA (May 15, 2024) — Sterisil®, the leading provider of dental water safety solutions and a brand within the Solmetex® family, today announced the launch and immediate availability of the FASTCheck15™ waterline test. Sterisil’s…
Is the Affordable Care Act Coming to Dentistry?
It is no secret that accessing dental care in the United States can be a struggle for many, leaving a large number of Americans without regular oral healthcare or effective treatment for dental emergencies. A recent article in USA Today…
Smile Insecurities Soar: How Social Media’s Impact on Self-Image Is Changing Generations
In today's digital age, social media has become an integral aspect of daily life, shaping not only how we interact but also how we perceive ourselves. A survey conducted by Forbes Health in collaboration with OnePoll, involving 2,000 United…
Breaking the Silence: Senate Takes Aim at America’s Dental Crisis with Eye-Opening Testimony
In a landmark hearing before the Senate HELP Committee, led by Chairman Bernie Sanders and ranking member Bill Cassidy, oral health stakeholders and dental professionals delivered compelling testimony on the staggering disparities in dental…
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