The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline and intensify the state’s dental hygienist shortage.
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ER Dental Visits Surge as Policy Shifts Strain Access
Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable.…
Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
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Study Shows Vikings Were Prone to Oral Disease and Attempted to Alleviate Dental Pain
A recent study published in PLOS ONE reveals that Vikings in Sweden faced significant dental problems, with more than 60% of adults examined showing signs of dental caries, particularly on the root surface. The study involved the analysis…
Dental Insurer Pays Hefty Fine for Data Breach
Healthplex, a dental insurance provider based in Uniondale, New York, has reached an agreement with the New York Attorney General’s office to pay $400,000 following a 2021 data breach. The breach, attributed to inadequate data security…
Indications for Surgical Crown Lengthening of a Decayed Tooth
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Canada Launches a Federal Oral Healthcare Plan
Canada has introduced the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP) as part of the federal government’s spring 2023 budget, allocating $13 billion over 5 years, with an additional $4.4 billion ongoing. The plan aims to provide dental care benefits…
BISCO Adds New Flavors to its Line of FluoroCal 5% Sodium Fluoride Varnish with Tri-Calcium…
BISCO, Schaumburg, Illinois, is excited to announce the launch of two new FluoroCalTM flavors: Bubblegum and Green Apple. Both new flavors are available for purchase along with FluoroCal’s original and refreshing Spearmint flavor. All…
A Glimpse Into the Oral Hygiene Regimens of Ancient Romans
Ancient Romans had a unique and meticulous approach to oral hygiene, with toothpaste recipes featuring unconventional ingredients. A key component was powdered charcoal, derived from burned substances such as animal bones and oyster shells,…
Professor Investigates Why So Few Women Lead Dental Schools
Kelly Holst, BSDH, MS, DMD, an assistant professor at Temple University’s Kornberg School of Dentistry, is addressing the underrepresentation of women as deans in United States dental schools. Holst, a recipient of the American Dental…
California Says Protective Lead Aprons Remain a Requirement Regardless of New Guidelines
Advancements in dental radiographic equipment and imaging techniques have significantly reduced patients’ radiation exposure over the past 30 years. Recent reviews by radiation protection organizations suggest that radiation doses from…
Dental Hygienist Receives Webb Family Grant Award
Maria Augello, RDH, a recent graduate of the Shasta College Dental Hygiene Program in Redding, California, has received the California Dental Association (CDA) Foundation’s Webb Family Grant for 2023. This grant, established by Russell…
School-Based Program Focuses on Caries Prevention
An innovative caries prevention program, CariedAway NH Concord, is launching in three New Hampshire school districts — Concord, Pittsfield, and Merrimack Valley. Developed by researchers at New York University College of Dentistry and…
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