New research shows that moderate physical exercise, especially when combined with omega-3 supplementation, can reduce inflammation, bone loss, and bacterial spread in apical periodontitis. The findings highlight a promising preventive and therapeutic…
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FDA Tightens Rules on Fluoride Supplements for Children
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to restrict unapproved ingestible fluoride prescription products…
Government Shutdown Puts Dental Education and Grants in Limbo
The federal government shutdown could disrupt key United States Department of Education functions that affect dental programs and…
Is Mercury from Dental Amalgam Polluting Britain’s Fish?
Mercury from dental amalgam may be contributing to toxic contamination in Britain’s rivers and coastal waters, with nearly all…
Texas Initiative Aims to Transform Teachers Into Oral Health Champions
A new program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s School of Dentistry is enlisting teachers to help…
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Better Late Than Never: North Carolina Expands Medicaid
North Carolina’s Medicaid Expansion initiative is set to begin October 1. Despite the fact that the state’s General Assembly has yet to allocate funding for the program, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) is…
Ensuring Safe Dental Practices: The Key Role of Dental Unit Waterline Management
Sterisil, a subsidiary of Solmetex, offers valuable solutions for effective DUWL management, as Decisions in Dentistry speaks with Amy Gagne, RDHEF, about the significance of consistent protocols and the role of silver technology in…
Pennsylvania Considers Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
Following in the footsteps of Iowa — the pioneer — Washington, and Tennessee, Pennsylvania introduced legislation on July 25 to participate in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. After a minimum of seven states join the compact,…
The Environmental Impacts of Improperly Handled Mercury Waste
Amy Gagne, RDHEF, Solmetex’s vice president of clinical affairs and education, sheds light on the environmental effects of dental mercury waste and provides recommendations for safe and compliant handling of this hazardous material.
Ensuring Access During Implant Placement
Innovative digital technological advancements have improved access to the alveolar bone during implant placement.
White Paper Discusses Oral Heath Disparities Among Hispanic Populations
A fruitful collaboration between the Hispanic Dental Association and the CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has culminated in the publication of the white paper titled “Addressing the Oral Health Needs of Hispanics in the United States.”…
New Mexico Is Slow to Implement Midlevel Practitioner
In 2019, New Mexico passed legislation to enable the licensure of a new dental provider: the dental therapist. However, implementation of the bill has been slow with little progress being made since 2019. No dental therapists are licensed…
Tennessee to Adopt Interstate Compact
Tennessee is making strides toward becoming one of the pioneer states to adopt the Dental and Dental Hygienist Interstate Compact. This landmark agreement would enable dental professionals with licenses from member states to practice in…
More Than 185,000 Federal Employees to Gain Access to Dental and Vision Coverage
A new rule published in the Federal Register grants more than 186,000 federal part-time and seasonal employees access to the federal government’s dental and vision insurance program. Eligible employees must work a minimum of 130 hours per…
Adding a Virtual Assistant to the Dental Team: Yay or Nay?
Undeniably, one result of the COVID-19 pandemic is that a significant number of Americans worked from home, often experiencing remote work for the first time. This switch in employment patterns has created a cadre of individuals with strong…
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