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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Arizona Dental Hygienists Urged to Act Against Change to OPA Educational…
A proposed amendment to Arizona’s oral preventive assistant (OPA) law could weaken educational standards by bypassing CODA…
Growth Factors Redefine Implant Success
Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB is revolutionizing bone regeneration by enhancing cellular activity and…
While Some States Consider Cutting Standards, Pitt Invests in the Future of…
As states like Nevada consider lowering dental hygiene academic requirements, the University of Pittsburgh is taking a different…
Shape-Shifting Aligners May Be the Future of Orthodontics
West Virginia University is testing a new thermoplastic aligner material that uses shape memory technology to move teeth more…
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A private esthetic dental practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, was robbed on May 11, but the thief did not abscond with cash or expensive dental equipment. While the dental assistant was with a patient, a man came into the waiting room,…
ADA Calls for More Transparency, Better Research on Fluoride Safety
The American Dental Association (ADA) has requested that the National Toxicology Program revise its meta-analysis on the association between fluoride exposure and IQ in children due to questions regarding the strength and validity of the…
Honoring Mothers
Mothers — in all forms —bring such love and joy into the world. All of us at Dimensions of Dental Hygiene wish the mothers of the world a special day filled with relaxation.
Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center Opens at Penn Dental Medicine
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia has partnered with Cochrane Oral Health — a global nonprofit network that produces systematic reviews across all areas of medicine — to launch the Cochrane Oral…
Mastication Is Key to Successful Diabetes Management
Research conducted at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine shows that the ability to chew is key to keeping blood sugar levels low among patients with Type 2 diabetes. The study included 94 patients with Type 2 diabetes in…
New Report on Consumer Opinions Regarding Oral Health Is Released
A survey of 2,000 American adults and parents of children aged 12 and younger regarding their thoughts on oral health has some interesting findings. Conducted by Delta Dental, results showed that 92% of adults and 96% of parents believe…
Cranberry Launches Groundbreaking Bio Nitrile Biodegradable Nitrile Gloves
Cranberry, a leading nitrile glove manufacturer, is proud to announce the release of its newest innovation, the Bio Nitrile Biodegradable Nitrile Powder Free Examination Gloves. These gloves are designed to meet the rising demand for…
Orascoptic Introduces RDH Elevate Frame
Orascoptic has added a new fashion-forward, lightweight metal frame to its popular line of RDH loupes. Designed with the dental hygienist in mind, the RDH Elevate frame is the perfect union of fashion and functionality.
RDH Elevate was…
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Paperwork Blunder Keeps Some Navy Dentists Serving Longer Than Anticipated
Due to an error in how years served were calculated, many United States Navy dentists and physicians who thought they were nearing the 20 years needed to retire are finding that they owe 3 more years. It seems that the clinicians’…
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