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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Discover the significant influence of central adiposity on periodontal health, from increased inflammation to compromised treatment responses, and the unique role dental professionals play in addressing this issue.
Introducing the Zyris Retractor
Brought to you by the creators of Isolite, the Zyris retractor is the ultimate tool for dental retraction, providing extra oral fulcrum stability, increased patient compliance—especially during longer or challenging procedures—improved…
VCU Professor Studies the Impact of Adult Medicaid Benefits for Dental Care
Recognizing oral health as a crucial element of overall well-being, Shillpa Naavaal, BDS, MS, MPH, an associate professor at Virginia Commonwealth University’s (VCU) School of Dentistry, has secured a nearly $1 million grant from the…
Pacific University to Open a Master of Science in Dental Therapy Program
Permanente Dental Associates (PDA) has generously donated $25,000 to Pacific University to support the establishment and accreditation of a Master of Science in Dental Therapy (MSDT) Program at the School of Dental Hygiene Studies…
Quelling Dental Anxiety With Canine Touch
A Minneapolis dental practice puts its dental hygienist’s canine companion to work one day a week soothing anxious dental patients. Ollie, a labradoodle, accompanies patients during prophylaxes, providing comfort and distraction. The…
Temple University Receives Grant to Study Periodontal Disease Progression
Temple University’s Maurice Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia has received a $3.6 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to lead a 5-year study titled Practice-Based Research Integrating Multidisciplinary…
New Report Finds Rural Americans Lack Access to Oral Healthcare
Approximately 46 million people in rural America face significant barriers to oral healthcare, as revealed by the 2023 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health. The report…
Pennsylvania Considers Reinstating Dental Benefits to Medicaid
Advocates and oral health professionals in Pennsylvania are optimistic about a state House bill that aims to reinstate dental services for adults with Medicaid coverage. The legislation, passed by the House in a bipartisan vote, seeks to…
How Periodontitis and Cardiovascular Disease Are Intricately Linked
New insights into the interplay between periodontitis and cardiovascular disease reveal direct and indirect pathways.
Centrix Announces the Release of Silversense SDF, 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride!
SilverSense SDF is a blue-tinted 38% silver diamine fluoride (SDF) solution that is cleared by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a professional-use tooth desensitizer. SDF has been used internationally for decades due to its…
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