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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ER Dental Visits Surge as Policy Shifts Strain Access
Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable.…
Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
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The ADA and ADSO Use Policy Reform to Expand Dental Care Access for Vulnerable Populations
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Pioneering AI at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry
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Dentists Restore Roars of Exotic Cats
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Zyris Announces New Biodegradable HOOPLA™ Dental Retractor in Regular & Pediatric Sizes
SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 2024: Zyris, the creators of Isolite, and a pioneer in dental innovation, is excited to announce the release of its new HOOPLA Retractor.
The NEW biodegradable HOOPLA Retractor maximizes oral cavity…
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A Case Study in Managing Peri-Implantitis: A 5-Year Follow-Up
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