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…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
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A look at the latest progress and ongoing challenges in combating tooth loss among older adults. Learn how regional and demographic disparities affect oral health, and see which states are leading or lagging behind in the fight for better…
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Harmony Health Unveils Report Highlighting Cost-Saving Benefits of Dental Membership Plans
Harmony Health, a national non-profit organization, today released a detailed report evaluating dental membership plans in the United States. Dental membership plans are subscription-based models that offer patients discounted dental…
Breaking Down Barriers: The Crucial Role of Medicaid in Ensuring Oral Health for Low-Income…
Discover how Medicaid is pivotal in providing essential dental care to low-income families, addressing significant health disparities, and enhancing overall well-being across the United States.
Imagine a Future Where Every Brushing Is Effective
An innovative solution to pediatric preventative oral care was unveiled at the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) annual meeting held in Toronto on May 23–26, 2024, that promises effective plaque removal for every child.…
Grins for Gains: Mississippi’s Dental Crusade to Brighten Young Smiles
Discover how the University of Mississippi’s research is transforming oral health for the state’s youth. Dive into a groundbreaking study targeting school-age children, led by innovative dental experts, promising a brighter, caries-free…
Legal Tug-of-War: Ex-Offender’s Quest for Redemption Puts North Carolina’s Licensing Reforms to the…
A legal battle brews in North Carolina as a reformed ex-offender fights to obtain her dental hygienist license despite a decade-old criminal record. This showdown pits her against the state’s Board of Dental Examiners, challenging the…
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.…
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