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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MORITA Introduces Root ZX3 and the HF Module: An Advanced, New Approach for Endodontic Therapy
IRVINE, Calif. – (February 16, 2024) – J. MORITA USA announces the latest generation of the world-renowned apex locator product line with a high-frequency module for canal treatment.
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House Committee Calls for Investigation into Impact of Consolidation on Dental and Vision Benefits
In order to ascertain the impact of consolidation and vertical integration (wherein a company oversees various phases throughout the supply chain instead of depending on external suppliers) on the provision of medical and dental care, the…
Florida State Government Contests New Law Regarding Children’s Health Insurance Programs
Florida is taking legal action against the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding a new policy governing the removal of children from public health insurance programs. The lawsuit contests a law mandating that states…
UK Study Finds Patients Open to Discussing Weight With Oral Health Professionals
A study conducted at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England, highlights the potential role of oral health professionals in addressing the global obesity crisis. With 39 million children younger than 5 and 1.9 billion adults…
W&H Presents Innovative and Sustainable Solutions at the CDS Midwinter Meeting
W&H’s booth will present innovative dental solutions for attendees to experience in their Dental Equipment, Oral and Implant Surgery product portfolios, including exclusive show promotions.
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Much of the bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus remains a mystery despite the significant impact of both diseases on overall health. A recent study published in Clinical and Translational Medicine explores…
University of Arizona Integrates Oral Health Education into Medical Curriculum
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, in collaboration with Delta Dental of Arizona, is launching the Oral Health in Medicine Initiative (OHMI) to integrate oral health education into medical school curriculum. With an…
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South-Central Vermont Town Reconsiders Water Fluoridation
The issue of water fluoridation in Rutland, Vermont, has resurfaced, with residents set to vote on whether to prohibit fluoride in the city’s water supply. Opponents of fluoridation argue against its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay…
W&H Joins OSAP as a New 2024 Super Sponsor
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