The federal government shutdown could disrupt key United States Department of Education functions that affect dental programs and students. While student aid and loan payments will continue, the furlough of nearly 90% of department employees…
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Is Mercury from Dental Amalgam Polluting Britain’s Fish?
Mercury from dental amalgam may be contributing to toxic contamination in Britain’s rivers and coastal waters, with nearly all…
Texas Initiative Aims to Transform Teachers Into Oral Health Champions
A new program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s School of Dentistry is enlisting teachers to help…
German Dentists Confront Their Nazi-Era Crimes With Apology
For the first time, Germany’s leading dental organization has publicly acknowledged the profession’s complicity in Nazi atrocities,…
Precision Begins With Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy,…
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No Statistically Significant Association Found Between Vitamin D Levels and Caries
A cross-sectional study published in BMC Public Health investigated the potential links between serum vitamin D levels, measured by liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectrometry, and oral health outcomes in 7- to 9-year-old Norwegian…
Central Obesity’s Role in Periodontal Diseases
Discover the significant influence of central adiposity on periodontal health, from increased inflammation to compromised treatment responses, and the unique role dental professionals play in addressing this issue.
Introducing the Zyris Retractor
Brought to you by the creators of Isolite, the Zyris retractor is the ultimate tool for dental retraction, providing extra oral fulcrum stability, increased patient compliance—especially during longer or challenging procedures—improved…
VCU Professor Studies the Impact of Adult Medicaid Benefits for Dental Care
Recognizing oral health as a crucial element of overall well-being, Shillpa Naavaal, BDS, MS, MPH, an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of Dentistry, has secured a nearly $1 million grant from the…
Pacific University to Open a Master of Science in Dental Therapy Program
Permanente Dental Associates (PDA) has generously donated $25,000 to Pacific University to support the establishment and accreditation of a Master of Science in Dental Therapy (MSDT) Program at the School of Dental Hygiene Studies…
Quelling Dental Anxiety With Canine Touch
A Minneapolis dental practice puts its dental hygienist’s canine companion to work one day a week soothing anxious dental patients. Ollie, a labradoodle, accompanies patients during prophylaxes, providing comfort and distraction. The…
Temple University Receives Grant to Study Periodontal Disease Progression
Temple University’s Maurice Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia has received a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to lead a 5-year study titled Practice-Based Research Integrating Multidisciplinary…
New Report Finds Rural Americans Lack Access to Oral Healthcare
Approximately 46 million people in rural America face significant barriers to oral healthcare, as revealed by the 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The report…
Pennsylvania Considers Reinstating Dental Benefits to Medicaid
Advocates and oral health professionals in Pennsylvania are optimistic about a state House bill that aims to reinstate dental services for adults with Medicaid coverage. The legislation, passed by the House in a bipartisan vote, seeks to…
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