New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health professionals can help close.
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When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
Help Anxious Patients See the Bigger Picture
Learn how advances in dental imaging and patient-centered communication can help address radiation concerns while supporting…
American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
ADA Announces a Collaboration on Dental Hygiene Licensure
A press release announced some sort of joint agreement between the American Dental Association, Joint Commission on National Dental…
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Advancing Oral Health Research: A Conversation with Sarah B. Hoerler, RDH, MS
A practicing clinician and educator/researcher, this dental hygienist shares about her work in preventing ventilator-assisted pneumonia.
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: “It’s a Good Day to Save Teeth” personalized sweatshirt, “World’s Best Hygienist” socks, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples…
Understanding the Oral-Gut Axis
Current research on the connection between the oral cavity and the digestive tract points to the mouth as the point of origin for pathogenesis and disease development in the gut.
Regrowing Teeth May Be on the Horizon
A revolutionary drug being developed in Japan aims to stimulate the growth of a third set of teeth in humans, offering hope for patients with missing teeth. Clinical trials are underway, and the breakthrough could transform dental treatment…
Hope Dental Clinic Faces Permanent Closure Amid Growing Need
With 25% of Minnesotans lacking dental insurance, Hope Dental Clinic has been a lifeline for uninsured patients across multiple states. Now facing closure, the clinic’s future is uncertain, leaving thousands without access to essential…
Medicare Advantage Dental Plans Fall Short on Coverage
A recent study reveals that only 8.4% of Medicare Advantage plans offer comprehensive dental benefits, leaving millions of beneficiaries without adequate coverage. This gap may contribute to low dental visit rates, even among those with…
The Hidden World of Biofilms on Dental Implants
Biofilm formation on dental implants is a complex, patient-specific process that begins within minutes of implantation. This study uses advanced microscopy and gene sequencing to uncover the dynamic early stages of biofilm development,…
CBCT Transforms Implant Planning and Periodontal Care
Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) delivers unparalleled imaging for dental implant planning and periodontal care. Discover how this cutting-edge technology balances diagnostic value with radiation safety to set new standards in dental…
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Ancient Reptile’s Peculiar Jaw Unlocks Secrets of a Prehistoric World
The Late Triassic reptile Threordatoth chasmatos, unearthed in England, reveals unique jaw and tooth adaptations unseen in its relatives. These findings shed light on its specialized diet and survival during a time of dramatic climate…
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