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…
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Dental care has emerged as the most unmet healthcare need in Florida, prompting a group to facilitate the sharing of personal stories to shed light on the issue. An online platform, organized by the American Children’s Campaign and…
Some California Counties Initiate Vaccine Mandates for Oral Health Professionals
Two California counties, San Luis Obispo and Yolo, have issued new vaccination orders affecting dental offices and other healthcare facilities, set to take effect on November 1, 2023. These orders are intended to reduce the risk of…
Mayo Clinic Studying Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Airway Health Connection With REMplenish™…
Many Americans struggle with sleep apnea. While solutions are available, they often negatively impact quality of life. Now, researchers at the Mayo Clinic are studying a product called REMplenish™ to see how it helps those experiencing…
Europe Fosters Collaboration Between Oral and Medical Healthcare Providers
The Perio & Family Doctors campaign, led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European Regional Branch of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe), aims to improve patient care by fostering…
Burnout Common Among Oral Health Professionals During COVID-19
A recent report by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany Center for Health Workforce Studies in New York has shed light on the prevalence and effects of stress among oral health professionals working in…
Review Finds Many Parents Are Clueless About Oral Health
A systematic review investigated parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and preferences related to their children’s oral health. The findings indicated that many parents had limited knowledge about oral health and dental care for their children.…
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WVU Dental School Works Hard to Keep Graduates in the State
The West Virginia University (WVU) School of Dentistry in Morgantown is increasing the number of graduates who choose to stay and practice in the state, addressing the shortage of dentists in West Virginia. In the Class of 2023, 41% of WVU…
Researchers Receive Grant to Study Early Detection of Sjögren Syndrome
Thankam Thyvalikakath, DMD, MDS, BDS, PhD, MS; Angela Bruzzaniti, PhD; and Mythily Srinivasan, BDS, MDS, PhD — researchers at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis — recently received a $4.7 million, 5-year grant from…
Study Finds Continued Care Tied to Safety Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers examined the connection between COVID-19 prevention measures and the practice of dentistry in El Salvador and Mexico between 2020 and 2021. The study included 1,719 dentists who answered a 20-question survey about their…
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