California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the proposal…
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IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway…
20 Years of Protecting Children’s Smiles
A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
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.
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The 2024 Give Kids a Smile Program Kicked Off February 1
The American Dental Association (ADA) Foundation’s Give Kids A Smile® (GKAS) program, one of the biggest events focused on children’s oral health, kicked off at Howard University College of Dentistry in Washington, DC, on February 1. More…
New Mobile App Helps Improve Oral Care for Patients With Dementia
University of Iowa College of Dentistry and Dental Clinics research, sponsored by the Delta Dental Institute, reveals that a mobile application, Dental.Aging.Tips, significantly enhances caregivers’ abilities to provide oral hygiene care…
Dental Loss Ratio Model Legislation Is Created for More Equitable Insurance Practices
The National Council of Insurance Legislators has endorsed model legislation for a dental loss ratio (DLR) in dentistry, collaborated on by the American Dental Association and the National Association of Dental Plans. This framework…
Revitalizing Oral Health: A Case Study of Severe Periodontitis Management
Discover the interprofessional journey undertaken to treat severe periodontitis and associated systemic conditions in a 24-year-old woman.
NYU Educator Is Dedicated to Opening Doors for Dental Hygienists
Dianne L. Sefo, RDH, MEd, shares her own experience in dental hygiene and why creating more educational options for clinicians is key to furthering the profession.
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 definition print, tooth-shaped earrings, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids…
Toothbrushing Is a Critical Step in Preventing Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
It’s simple. It’s inexpensive. It’s widely available in a number of iterations. And it’s a basic daily oral health routine that might save lives
OraBio Unlocks Better Dental Pain Management with Periovance Oral Rinse
Periovance Oral Rinse delivers full-mouth pain relief for patients before, during and after treatment, offering a better patient experience at a lower cost to providers
Britons Seek Dental Care Abroad Due to Failing System at Home
British citizens are increasingly seeking dental treatment abroad due to shortcomings in the United Kingdom’s (UK) dental healthcare system, according to Reuters. Facing a shortage of providers and limited access to affordable care, many…
Kids With Craniofacial Anomalies Get the Star Treatment at UNC
Staff, faculty, and students from the University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill Adams School of Dentistry organized Craniofacial Cheer Day, offering a special experience for patients with craniofacial differences. Piggybacking on…
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