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Oral Health Is One Thing Americans Can Agree On
The latest CareQuest poll finds significant bipartisan support for expanding dental coverage especially for older adults, those…
Good News and Bad News on the Status of America’s Oral Health
New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health…
When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
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Discover the latest strategies and tools for effective subgingival calculus removal to prevent periodontitis and ensure optimal oral health.
Dental Student TikToker Bridges Art and Science to Broaden Dentistry’s Appeal
Karsen Springfield, a first-year dental student, merges her passion for art and science in dentistry, inspired by her dentist parents. Documenting her experiences on TikTok, she shares valuable insights and advice, reaching more than 32,000…
TikTok Does It Again With Facial Fitness Gum
Facial fitness gum is gaining popularity on social media as brands claim it can help define jawlines and tone facial muscles. However, experts caution that there’s little scientific evidence to support these claims, emphasizing that…
Going Back to High School to Solve Dental Workforce Shortages
Long wait times for dental appointments due to workforce shortages are a growing issue, especially in Hampton Roads, Virginia. To address this, Virginia high school students participated in a Dental Health Summer Institute hosted by Old…
Physicians Join the Effort to Broaden Access to Dental Benefits for Adults Covered by Public…
At its annual meeting, the American Medical Association (AMA) approved new policies to enhance healthcare coverage for Americans covered by Medicare, Medicaid, or the Children’s Health Insurance Program focusing on critical areas like…
University of Mississippi Pioneers Oral Health Education for School-Age Children
Led by Elizabeth Carr, DHA, MDH, RDH, the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry launches an innovative study targeting 12- to 14-year-olds to enhance oral hygiene education. The initiative aims to assess the effectiveness of…
Enter to Win Our Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental hygienist sweatshirt, dental hygienist candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…
Bite-Sized Insights — How Tooth Loss Impacts Weight and Nutrition in Older Adults
Tooth loss in older adults is linked to significant changes in diet, leading to both obesity and malnutrition. A new study reveals that fewer teeth and impaired chewing ability are associated with higher odds of obesity, highlighting the…
April’s Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway Winner Announced!
Congratulations to Erika Dragon, RDH, BA, who is the April winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway! She will receive a fun notepad featuring cute illustrations of teeth, a beautiful dental hygienist-themed necklace, Dimensions of Dental…
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