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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
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One in a Million: College Student Earns a Perfect Score on Dental School Admission Test
For only the second time in 5 years, a student has earned a perfect score on the dental school entrance exam. The young woman has a 4.0 GPA and hopes to attend University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln.
UT Health San Antonio Launches Pioneering Center for Regenerative Dental Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is set to open a groundbreaking Center for Regenerative Sciences, aiming to revolutionize treatments for dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases. By harnessing advanced tissue…
Study Shows Teens Are Totally Stressed by the Dental Office
A study presented at the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Congress in Gothenburg, Sweden, uncovers the hidden stress levels in children during dental treatments. Researchers used advanced sensor technology to monitor hand movements…
Survey Suggests Patients Would Like to Discuss Diet at the Dental Office
A new study delves into patients’ perspectives on integrating nutritional counseling within dental settings. Surveying more than 300 participants across various dental practices, the research unveils a resounding acceptance of nutritionists…
Sweet Solutions: How Fruit Roll-Ups Can Improve Panoramic Radiography Quality
Fruit roll-ups aren’t just for kids’ lunches anymore! A new study shows that using these sweet treats can significantly reduce errors in panoramic radiography, ensuring clearer images and better dental diagnostics.
Failure of Mini Implants: A Case Report
This case report highlights the complications and ultimate failure of using mini implants to replace a single mandibular first molar.
With Dental Data Stuck in ‘Proprietary Silos,’ ADA Calls for More Inclusion in Federal Health IT…
The Federal Health Information Technology (IT) Strategic Plan for 2024–2030 is designed to help the federal government boost health outcomes for all Americans. Goals of the plan include promoting health and wellness, improving the…
Marquette Dental Graduates Pioneer Diploma Privilege in Wisconsin, Expediting Licensing Process
Marquette University School of Dentistry marked a historic milestone as it celebrated the first recipients of diploma privilege in the field of dentistry within the State of Wisconsin. Diploma privilege is a policy allowing graduates from…
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