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November Sunstar Winner Announced
Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years,…
Independent Dental Practice Act Draws a Line in the Sand Against Corporate…
As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of…
How Saliva Is Reshaping the Future of Diagnostics
Exploding research on salivary biomarkers and the oral microbiome is redefining the mouth as a powerful gateway to whole-body…
Washington Dental Hygienists Change the Legislative Conversation
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RDHAPs Are Leading the Future
California’s registered dental hygienists in alternative practice (RDHAPs) are transforming access to oral health by providing preventive care directly to underserved communities with no dentist on-site required. Now, a Central Coast…
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: tooth-themed floral long sleeve t-shirt, a sweet tooth-wearing-a-sun-hat brooch, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your…
Study Shows That Interdental Cleaning Improves Glucose Control
New research links interdental cleaning to measurably better glucose control in adults with type 2 diabetes. The study suggests that consistent oral hygiene habits may help reduce inflammation and support improved metabolic outcomes.
New 3D-Printing Process Brings Chairside Restorations Within Hours
A team at UT Dallas has developed a rapid-processing method that allows fully 3D-printed zirconia restorations to be delivered the same day. The technology removes the traditional debinding bottleneck, opening the door for stronger, more…
Why Men Face a Higher Risk of Periodontal Diseases
New evidence shows that men produce significantly higher levels of IL-1β, an inflammatory protein that accelerates periodontal breakdown, providing a biological explanation for the long-observed sex gap in disease severity. The discovery…
Myrtle Beach Dental Office Rocked by $600K Embezzlement Arrest
A former employee at a Myrtle Beach dental practice is accused of stealing more than $600,000 over an 18-month period before being arrested by US Marshals.
Juggling Scrubs, Syllabi, and Small Humans
A dental hygiene educator and mom shares how she navigates the shifting rhythm of teaching, parenting, and pregnancy without striving for perfection.
Digital Precision Transforms Full-Arch Implant Surgery and Immediate Loading Success
Advanced digital workflows paired now allow clinicians to plan bone reduction, implant placement, and prosthetic design with unprecedented accuracy. By integrating immediate loading protocols and durable interim prostheses, these…
Kickback Scheme Costs Two Connecticut Dentists More Than $700K
A federal investigation found that two dissolved Connecticut dental practices used patient recruiters to generate Medicaid business, violating state and federal false claims laws. The dentists have agreed to repay more than $714,000 after…
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