Paducah’s Head Start program is dedicated to supporting the oral health of kids and families, but an overwhelming shortage of pediatric dentists is leaving children waiting months for care. As demand climbs and Medicaid access shrinks, the program’s…
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Iowa Dental Hygienists’ Association Works to Get License Compact Passed
Donnella Miller, RDH, MPS, president of the Iowa Dental Hygienists’ Association, helped lead her state’s dental hygienists in advocating for a license compact allowing dental hygienists to practice in neighboring states.
Canadian Dental Hygiene School Launches Study on Oral Cancer Prevention
Researchers at the Dalhousie University School of Dental Hygiene in Nova Scotia, Canada, have launched a 3-year study on the efficacy of a drug used to treat Type 2 diabetes in preventing oral cancer. The study will include nine sites…
Number of Native People Applying to Dental School Drops Precipitously
Native American populations have long endured poor oral health outcomes due to lack of dental care. In some areas of the nation, including Alaska and Washington, the introduction of dental therapists has helped improve access to care.…
California Dental Association Works to Solve Dental Assistant Shortage
Dental practices across California have struggled to fill employment openings since the COVID-19 pandemic, with dental assistants proving to be some of the most difficult hires to make. As such, the California Dental Association (CDA)…
Washington State Expands Dental Therapy
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1678 into law on May 15, authorizing the licensure of dental therapists throughout the state. Previously, dental therapists could only practice on Tribal lands. Now, dental therapists will be able to…
Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Experiences Dental Emergency
Cherelle Parker was knee deep into her campaign to win the Democratic primary in Philadelphia’s mayoral race when she learned she needed a tooth extracted. It was February and the field was competitive with more than five contenders. So,…
Improving Our Understanding of Gingival Inflammation
The University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle has received a $2.7 million grant to study the three types of inflammatory responses generated by exposure to dental plaque. Through an improved understanding of these responses,…
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I have been a registered dental hygienist since 2003, and have worked in private practice, public health, and independent practice. Starting 2017, I had the opportunity to get involved in dental sales and consulting focused integration of…
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