New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health professionals can help close.
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When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
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American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
ADA Announces a Collaboration on Dental Hygiene Licensure
A press release announced some sort of joint agreement between the American Dental Association, Joint Commission on National Dental…
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Spore Testing Is the Gold Standard for Sterilization Safety
Learn how routine spore testing, proper sterilizer monitoring, and documentation can help your practice prevent infection, protect patients, and stay compliant with CDC and OSHA standards.
Delaware Passes Bill Expanding Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice
Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and practice more fully within their education and training under a collaborative model.
Navigating the Boundaries Between Oral Health and Mental Health
As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between oral and systemic health with practicing within their professional competence.
What Hygienists Can Learn About Dental Anxiety From the Best Pediatric Dentist in Treasure Valley
You know the signs when you see them — wide, tearful eyes, the white-knuckled grip on the chair and a child who refuses to “say ah.” Nearly every hygienist has encountered a terrified pediatric patient, and the challenge goes beyond…
Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue damage, counseling patients, and monitoring for potentially significant oral complications.
Choosing the Right Block for Every Clinical Situation
Explore the advantages, limitations, and clinical applications of the conventional inferior alveolar nerve block, Vazirani-Akinosi, and Gow-Gates techniques to improve anesthetic success and patient comfort.
How Oral Health Professionals Can Help Identify Human Trafficking Victims
Attendees of Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO will learn how to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking can empower oral health professionals to protect vulnerable patients and potentially save lives.
Why Every Dental Practice Needs an Infection Control Champion
A recent Canadian patient recall underscores that even a low-risk exposure can have significant consequences, reinforcing the need for strict adherence to CDC and OSHA infection control protocols and dedicated oversight within every dental…
Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists celebrate the winners of the 7th World…
Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH), have celebrated the winners of the 7th annual World Dental Hygienist Awards at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene (ISDH) in Milan, Italy.
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Organized Dentistry Unites to Restore the CDC’s Oral Health Infrastructure
National dental organizations are urging Congress to strengthen the CDC's oral health program, arguing that prevention, surveillance, and public health initiatives are essential to improving access and reducing oral disease nationwide.
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