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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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OSAP Announces Exciting Rebranding to Association for Dental Safety (ADS)
May 31, 2024 (ATLANTA) — The Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP), the leading organization dedicated to ensuring every dental visit is a safe visit, is thrilled to unveil its new name: Association for Dental Safety…
Bridging the Gap: Dental Programs Pioneer Mental Healthcare for Chinese American Seniors
California — specifically the San Francisco Bay area and Los Angeles — is home to one of the largest Asian populations in the United States, second only to Hawaii. In the San Francisco Bay area, approximately one-third of the Asian…
Physicians Fill Gaps Left by Dental Deserts
Dental deserts have long been a problem in the United States, where private practice dentists, most of whom carry tremendous dental school debt, tend to set up shop in cities and suburbs composed of residents who can afford their services.…
Discover the Latest Innovations and Success Rates in Short Dental Implants
Recent advancements in short dental implants have revolutionized the field.
Dental Hygiene Educator Works to Ease Vermont’s Hygienist Shortage
Heather Blair, MPH, RDH, FADHA, is dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene for the next generation of practitioners.
Study Shows Strong Correlation Between Good Oral Hygiene Habits and Quality of Life
Lack of oral care accessibility continues to plague some communities.
Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: boho dental turban twist headband, handmade silver tooth necklace, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…
Former Dental Assistant, Now Dentist Weaves Art Into Practice
Macy Punzalan, DMD, a 2024 graduate of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Program at the University of New England (UNE) in Portland, Maine, found her calling in the blend of art and science that is dental medicine. After years as a dental…
Maggots in the Mouth: The Rare but Hidden Peril of Oral Myiasis
Oral myiasis is a rare but serious condition caused by parasitic infestation of living or dead tissue, bodily fluids, or ingested food. Myiasis occurs when fly larvae infest human tissue, using it as an intermediate host. It primarily…
Expanding Dental Horizons: Colorado and Minnesota Join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
In a significant development for the dental profession, Colorado and Minnesota have joined the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, becoming the eighth and ninth states to participate. This compact, aimed at supporting license portability,…
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