The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline and intensify the state’s dental hygienist shortage.
Read More...
ER Dental Visits Surge as Policy Shifts Strain Access
Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable.…
Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Weekly Popular
Personal Finance
More Top Stories
University of Arizona Integrates Oral Health Education into Medical Curriculum
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, in collaboration with Delta Dental of Arizona, is launching the Oral Health in Medicine Initiative (OHMI) to integrate oral health education into medical school curriculum. With an…
Insights from Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Periodontics and Orthodontics
Explore the diverse collection methods and diagnostic applications of gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) in periodontics, orthodontics, and implantology.
South-Central Vermont Town Reconsiders Water Fluoridation
The issue of water fluoridation in Rutland, Vermont, has resurfaced, with residents set to vote on whether to prohibit fluoride in the city’s water supply. Opponents of fluoridation argue against its effectiveness in preventing tooth decay…
W&H Joins OSAP as a New 2024 Super Sponsor
W&H is proud to announce its support of the Organization for Safety, Asepsis and Prevention (OSAP) by becoming a Super Sponsor for 2024
New Research at University of Colorado Focuses on Improved Denture Technology
The Anschutz Acceleration Initiative (AAI) has selected nine final awardees out of 165 letters of intent and 56 full proposals to receive a portion of a $50 million commitment from the Anschutz Foundation. Among the top recipients is…
Kansas Universities Join to Streamline Dental School Admissions
MidAmerica Nazarene University (MNU) and Kansas City University (KCU)-Joplin College of Dental Medicine are collaborating to enable eligible MNU students to gain early admission to the dental school, bypassing the conventional application…
UT Health San Antonio Opens Dental Clinic for Patients With Special Needs
The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry has inaugurated the Phil and Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, a pioneering initiative in South Texas within an academic setting, catering to individuals of all ages with intellectual,…
Florida Considers Dental Therapy
The Florida legislature is considering two bills that would allow the licensure of dental therapists in the hopes of improving access to dental care for the Sunshine State’s most vulnerable residents. More than 140 organizations and…
New York Introduces Legislation to Get More Residents Into the Dental Chair
A package of bills has been introduced in the New York State legislature to tackle the shortage of oral health professionals. One bill aims to reduce barriers to licensure for out-of-state trained dentists. Another would add dentists to the…
Delve into the Significance of Gingival Crevicular Fluid in Perio Assessment
Discover how gingival crevicular fluid serves as a vital biomarker for periodontal disease diagnosis and progression.
Market Media
- Advertisement -
