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November Sunstar Winner Announced
Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years,…
Independent Dental Practice Act Draws a Line in the Sand Against Corporate…
As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of…
How Saliva Is Reshaping the Future of Diagnostics
Exploding research on salivary biomarkers and the oral microbiome is redefining the mouth as a powerful gateway to whole-body…
Washington Dental Hygienists Change the Legislative Conversation
How dental hygienists stopped a major policy shift in Washington
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Llama Goes on the Run to Avoid Dental Care
Well, it turns out that humans aren’t the only ones with dental anxiety. Recently, a llama in Maine went on the lam in a desperate attempt to avoid getting a prophylaxis. After a tour of the Bangor neighborhood, the llama returned home…
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief to Lead International Federation of Dental Hygienists
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, was elected president of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) on July 9, 2024, in Seoul, Korea, at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene.…
Despite Debate, Bismarck State College Receives Green Light for Dental Programs
Amidst regional concerns, Bismarck State College secures approval to launch dental assisting and dental hygiene programs, addressing critical shortages in North Dakota’s healthcare workforce. The decision sparks competition and…
Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists present the winners of the 6th World…
The World Dental Hygienist Awards ceremony was held at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Seoul, South Korea
Six winners were awarded across six categories: Public Health, Full Time Clinician, Academia,…
Early Smiles California Transforms Lives With School-Based Dental Care
The Center for Oral Health’s policy brief highlights the success of Early Smiles California, an innovative school-based dental program, and calls for $10 million in funding to expand it statewide. This initiative promises significant…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Sounds Alarm About Medical Credit Cards
The CFPB has raised concerns about the pushy promotion of medical credit cards by healthcare providers, highlighting deferred interest terms, payment allocation confusion, and patient pressure. Dentists and other providers need to ensure…
Ensuring Effective Periodontal Maintenance
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Routine Dental Visit Leads to Life-Saving Discovery for Connecticut Woman
A patient’s routine prophylaxis turned into a life-saving appointment when her dental hygienist discovered a lump in her mouth, leading to a diagnosis of B non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Dedicated NYU Educator to Retire
Rosemary DeRosa Hays, RDH, MS, has announced her retirement as a full-time clinical associate professor in the Department of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting at New York University (NYU) School of Dentistry, after a distinguished…
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