Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can…
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…
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UK Study Finds Patients Open to Discussing Weight With Oral Health Professionals
A study conducted at Loughborough University in Leicestershire, England, highlights the potential role of oral health professionals in addressing the global obesity crisis. With 39 million children younger than 5 and 1.9 billion adults…
W&H Presents Innovative and Sustainable Solutions at the CDS Midwinter Meeting
W&H’s booth will present innovative dental solutions for attendees to experience in their Dental Equipment, Oral and Implant Surgery product portfolios, including exclusive show promotions.
Cellular-Level Immune Alterations Explored in Periodontitis-Diabetes Relationship
Much of the bidirectional relationship between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus remains a mystery despite the significant impact of both diseases on overall health. A recent study published in Clinical and Translational Medicine explores…
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,…
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