New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both clinical practice and the economics of dentistry. Dentists are increasingly relying on associate dentists or…
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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.…
Implementing Community-Driven Strategies to Transform Oral Healthcare Access
From classrooms to mobile clinics, public health dental hygienists are reshaping how preventive care reaches underserved…
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Wisconsin Addresses Shortage of Oral Health Professionals
Wisconsin is facing a severe shortage of oral health professionals, including dental hygienists, dental assistants, and dentists. The shortage may result in longer wait times for patients seeking dental care. Northcentral Technical College…
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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