A proposed amendment to Arizona’s oral preventive assistant (OPA) law could weaken educational standards by bypassing CODA accreditation. Dental hygienists are being urged to speak up before the bill advances.
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While Some States Consider Cutting Standards, Pitt Invests in the Future of…
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West Virginia University is testing a new thermoplastic aligner material that uses shape memory technology to move teeth more…
GBR Advances Make Narrow Ridges Implant-Ready Without the Need for Autogenous…
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Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 310 into law on June 15, 2023. The legislation enables the licensure of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) and the practice of restorative dental therapy and prescribing capabilities…
Dentist Finally Lands a Spot on ‘Wheel of Fortune’ After 20 Years of Trying
Tammy Kalsow, DMD, a dentist and former dental hygienist in Madison, Wisconsin, has always loved the TV gameshow “Wheel of Fortune,” and has been a dedicated viewer since childhood. Twenty years ago, she began applying to become a…
$200,000 Grant Awarded to Virginia Dental Clinics to Address Dentist Shortages
Virginia is one of the few states to offer dental benefits to adults covered by Medicaid; however, a shortage of dentists means that many Medicaid enrollees go without professional dental services. One of the most significant issues is…
Dental Assistant Makes TikTok Video Comparing Dental Job to Waitressing
Joi Cymone, a social media influencer, took to TikTok to share that what she earns working 1 week as a waitress is double the amount she makes in 2 weeks working full-time as a dental assistant. She is employed during the week at an…
Touro College of Dental Medicine Encourages a New Generation of Dentists With Trial Program
The demand for oral health professionals continues to grow and Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) in Hawthorne, New York, is doing its part. The college is giving prospective students a chance to see what dental school is really like…
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Bill Introduced to Ensure Dental Care for Veterans With Chronic Health Problems
On June 13, legislation was introduced that would improve access to dental care for veterans with chronic health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The bill “Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions…
Happy Juneteenth!
On this federal holiday, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene celebrates Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the United States, and the freedom of all Americans. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans, living in…
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Fathers — in all forms — make their kids feel loved, protected, and safe. All of us at Dimensions of Dental Hygiene wish the fathers of the world a special day filled with their favorite things.
Partnership Enables Connecticut Dental Assistants to Expand Their Skill Sets
Traditionally, dental assistants who wanted to expand their skill sets to include capturing X-rays needed to pass a national examination. A partnership between the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (UConn-SODM) and the…
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