A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
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Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to the December winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway, Shanin Peck, RDH, MA, ECPII. A professor and senior…
The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
November Sunstar Winner Announced
Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years,…
Independent Dental Practice Act Draws a Line in the Sand Against Corporate…
As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of…
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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
50 Years of Service
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…
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes:
dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…
Preventive Oral Healthcare in Kids Pays off for Working Parents
Proactive oral health care may be the best hedge against poor school performance, short paychecks, and skyrocketing healthcare costs.
Going to Where the People Are
Kathy Lituri, RDH, MPH, began her dental hygiene career in a pediatric office and has spent much of her professional life reaching out to children and their families who struggle to access dental care.
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