With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can identify if they know what to look for.
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Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
NC Dental Board Issues Sedation Warning After Child’s Death Raises Oversight…
A new memo from the North Carolina Dental Board clarifies that dentists, not CRNAs, remain fully responsible for sedation…
Master’s-Level Dental Therapy Program Opens at Pacific University
A newly accredited master’s-level dental therapy program aims to expand access to care, but not all are celebrating.
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New research indicates that individuals reporting poor oral health face similar systemic health risks as those diagnosed with periodontal diseases.
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British Researchers Begin Ambitious Project to Support Young Adults With Cleft Lip and/or Palate
The University of Bristol in Bristol, England, is embarking on a $2.5 million research program to delve into the lifelong impacts of cleft lip and/or palate, a condition affecting one in 700 births. The initiative, named…
Legacy of Young Dentist Lost to Violence Lives on Through New Foundation
On February 29, Benjamin Harouni, DDS, was tragically murdered while practicing at his El Cajon, California, dental office, which he shared with his father, Jack Harouni, DDS. The young dentist, a graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of…
Periodontal Bacterium Implicated in Aggressive Colon Cancer
A recent study published in Nature reveals a potential link between a type of bacteria associated with dental plaque and treatment-resistant colorectal cancer. The Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was found in…
New Combination of Treatments May Be Game Changer for Dental Caries
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered a promising breakthrough in combating dental caries. Collaborating across disciplines, they discovered that combining ferumoxytol (Fer) and stannous fluoride (SnF2) could offer…
Study Shows Promise of Lipid Nanoparticle-Based Treatment for Oral Cancer
A study presented at the 102nd General Session of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research…
Dental Hygienist Fights to Keep Kids’ Caries-Prevention Program Alive
Myra Nikitas, RDH, a dental hygienist with Sealing Smiles Across New Hampshire, addressed the Nashua, New Hampshire Board of Education, advocating for continued support for its caries-prevention pilot program. Seeking financial…
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Red Cross Partners With the US Military to Train Dental Assistants
At Fort Leonard Wood in South Central Missouri, eligible applicants can train to become dental assistants, a profession currently in high demand, through a unique partnership between the Red Cross and the United States Army. Many of the…
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