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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Study Shows SDF Is Equally Effective as Dental Sealants in Prevention of Tooth Decay
Researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry conducted a study involving more than 4,000 elementary school students over 4 years that compared silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to traditional dental sealants. The results,…
Tennessee Legislators Seek to Increase Access to Care With Newly Introduced Bills
Tennessee lawmakers have taken steps to improve access to dental care in the state with two bills: Senate Bill 2075 and SB 677. SB 2075 aims to broaden dental care access by allowing a dentist to supervise up to five dental hygienists, up…
Classifying Employees as Independent Contractors May Be Risky in California
The classification of workers in California faces further complexity with the introduction of a United States Department of Labor rule effective March 11, requiring employers nationwide to use a detailed multifactor analysis for determining…
‘Artificial Tongue’ May Ease Dental Diagnoses
Researchers have developed a solution for diagnosing and treating oral bacterial infections using a chemical sensor array, dubbed an “artificial tongue.” Published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, the study introduces a…
Golden Smiles: Celebrating 50 Years Of Dental Lifeline Network
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This year we celebrate our 50th Anniversary reflecting on the many contributions made to oral health, and the countless lives that have been changed over the years. We are also celebrating the thousands of individuals,…
Alaska Is not Providing Adequate Oral Healthcare to Incarcerated People
After myriad complaints from individuals incarcerated at Alaska’s Goose Creek Correctional Center about inadequate dental care, the state ombudsman, Kate Burkhart, decided to investigate. Complaints ranged from delaying treatment of an…
Y-Brush Launches The World’s First Sonic Toothbrush With 10-sec Simultaneous Brushing Technology And…
February 20th, 2024. Y-Brush, a leading innovator in dental hygiene, announces the launch of its latest groundbreaking product: the DuoBrush. This innovation represents a significant advancement in the world of oral care, offering all…
Grant Funds Address the Oral Health of Patients With Disabilities
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has allocated $1.25 million in funding to 10 organizations to address systemic barriers to oral health for people with disabilities. The recipients are the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry…
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