A California pilot program proposing to allow expanded function dental assistants to administer local anesthesia threatens to blur critical lines in education, training, and patient safety. Dental hygienists must make their voices heard about this…
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California’s System of Providing Dental Care Is in Crisis
New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both…
Who Should Give the Shot? New Anesthesia Pilot for Dental Assistants Sparks…
A new California pilot program would allow dental assistants to administer local anesthesia, a move many dentists welcome for…
Florida Moves Toward Dental Therapy
Florida lawmakers are considering a bill to create a dental therapist role to provide preventive and routine restorative care.…
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Dental Student Creates Rubik’s Cube Portrait of Women’s Basketball Star
University of Iowa dental student Brian Dang, BSE, merges his love for Rubik’s Cubes and art to create portraits, with his latest masterpiece being a 720-Rubik’s Cube rendition of Iowa women’s basketball star Caitlin Clark. Dang honed his…
Millions of Americans Lose Dental Coverage Post-Pandemic
The CareQuest Institute for Oral Health® reveals through analysis that approximately 12 million individuals, including 5.9 million adults and 6.1 million children, lost Medicaid dental coverage after the expiration of the COVID-19 public…
Nevada Considers Joining Interstate Licensure Compact
Nevada lawmakers are considering a new occupational license compact for dentists and dental hygienists, following the recent implementation of similar compacts for teachers and emergency medical services personnel. Proponents argue that…
Dental Care Provided at School Helps Low-Income Children Improve Their Oral Health
School-based programs that provide dental services to children from lower-income families are filling a need for many kids who have little to no access to dental care. A portable clinic initiative, developed by the New York…
New Research Sheds Light on the Formation of Teeth During Embryonic Development
A recent study, published in Nature Cell Biology, highlights the intricate process behind the development of incisors, shedding light on potential insights into birth defects. The investigation delves into how morphogens, proteins crucial…
After-Hours Dental Clinic Opens at the University of Mississippi
The University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Dentistry is pioneering a new after-hours clinic, aiming to integrate it as a permanent fixture within its operations. Running monthly, the clinic operates from 5:00 to 8:00 pm,…
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Discover how computer-aided manufacturing technology is revolutionizing dental implant procedures through advanced surgical template fabrication methods.
Association Between Tooth Loss and Cognitive Decline Is Explored
The study published in npj Aging investigated the intricate relationship between tooth loss, dietary patterns, and cognitive decline, particularly focusing on their neurological implications. Previous research established a connection…
Wisconsin Clinic Looks to Dental Therapists to Solve Patient Backlog
In Green Bay, Wisconsin, a dental clinic faces significant appointment backlog, with wait times stretching for months due to high demand for dental services in northeast Wisconsin. To address this issue, the CEO of N.E.W. Community Clinic,…
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