The latest CareQuest poll finds significant bipartisan support for expanding dental coverage especially for older adults, those with disabilities, and veterans.
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American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
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Siu Dental Hygiene Students Get Specialized Laser, Community Dentistry Certifications
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February Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway Recipient Announced
Congratulations to Brittney Silberbauer, CDA, RDH, who is the February winner of the Sunstar Ebrief Giveaway! She will receive a cute dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and…
Veneer Technicians Are a Dangerous New Trend
From tooth filing to do-it-yourself orthodontics, social media has promoted some unusual dental trends in the past, but this may take the cake: veneer technicians. People claiming to have completed a certificate program granting them status…
Salivary Testing Program Launched to Support the Oral Health of Those With Special Needs
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DentiMax Releases New 1.5 Size Sensor
Mesa, Arizona — DentiMax released an all-new 1.5 Open Sensor on April 17, 2024. In terms of size, image quality and price, DentiMax reports that this new digital x-ray sensor has exceeded their customers’ expectations and is based off years…
Dental Hygiene Excellence With an International Flair
Cassandra Holder Christiansen, RDH, MPA, EdD, is speaking at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene this July in Seoul, South Korea, about service learning and what it may mean for the future of dental hygiene.
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Researchers Find Further Evidence of Oral-Systemic Link in Bolivian Amazon
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