Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can…
Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
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Next-generation cancer screening device introduced
Next generation cancer screening device introducedHOUSTON, TX February 4, 2009 — Houston based Trimira™ LLC has introduced Identafi™ 3000, a small, cordless, handheld device that can detect oral cancer. The device uses a three wavelength…
Scientists Find Gene for Tooth Enamel
Scientists Find Gene for Tooth EnamelDiscovery might someday lead to new dental techniques TUESDAY, Feb. 24 (HealthDay News) A gene that plays a role in immune function and the development of skin and the nervous system also controls the…
The State Of The Tooth: Chicago Area Residents Talk Dental
The State Of The Tooth Chicago Area Residents Talk Dental24 Feb 2009 The Chicago Dental Society (CDS) recently polled more than 300 Chicago area residents to find out how the economy is affecting their choices about dental care and learn
Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Advances in Dental Treatment
Genetic Discovery Could Lead to Advances in Dental TreatmentCORVALLIS, Ore. – Researchers have identified the gene that ultimately controls the production of tooth enamel, a significant advance that could some day lead to the repair of…
Scientists Identify Lab-Made Proteins that Neutralize Multiple Strains of Seasonal and Pandemic Flu…
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American Dental Association Applauds Legislators for Introducing “Meth Mouth” Bill
American Dental Association Applauds Legislators for Introducing “Meth Mouth” BillWASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2009—Dr. John S. Findley, president of the American Dental Association (ADA), applauded Capitol Hill legislators today for introducing a…
BU offers free dental health fair for at-risk Boston children
BU offers free dental health fair for at risk Boston children(Boston) – Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) is offering a creative, new look at dental care to children at Rosie's Place, the shelter for poor and…
Survey Finds Smile Is “Most Attractive” Physical Feature
Survey Finds Smile Is “Most Attractive” Physical FeatureMen, Women Differ in Oral Health Care HabitsCHICAGO, Feb. 11, 2009—Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and what do people find most attractive in others? The smile. A national survey…
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