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…
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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
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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…
Oral Bacteria Invade Plant Pathology Lab in the Name of Dental Research
Dental hygiene students are taking over the Plant Pathology Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to test dental care products against caries-causing bacteria. Their innovative study aims to determine the effectiveness of natural…
Special Smiles Program Empowers Special Olympians with Winning Smiles and Top-Notch Oral Healthcare
Robert Harris, known as “The Hulk,” has been a powerlifting icon at the Special Olympics Virginia for two decades, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also the importance of healthcare for athletes with intellectual disabilities.…
Study Explores Genetic Mysteries of Seizures and Brain Malformations
A groundbreaking National Institutes of Health-funded study aims to uncover how genetic variants contribute to seizures and brain malformations. By analyzing individual brain cells, researchers hope to pave the way for new therapies and…
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