Once a national model for access to care, Chicago’s in-school dental program is losing providers fast amid mounting concerns over oversight, reimbursement, and clinical autonomy.
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Study Reveals Alarming Gap in School Dental Programs
New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.
What Oral Health Professionals Are Missing About Undiagnosed Diabetes
With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can…
Michigan Licenses Its Second Dental Therapist While Other States Still Wait
As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.
February’s Sunstar Giveaway Winner Is Revealed
Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in…
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UT Health San Antonio Initiates Global Oral Health Agenda
The School of Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio) has established the Center for Global and Community Oral Health, a new initiative aimed at addressing pressing dental challenges…
The American Academy of Periodontology Seeks to Engage Dental Hygienists
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) launched a multi-year initiative aimed at educating dental hygienists on periodontal topics at its 109th Annual Meeting in Austin. As part of the initiative, the AAP hosted a Dental Hygiene…
Giant Toothbrush Greets Those Passing by Bass Lake Dental
Minnesota-based artist Curtis Ingvoldstad has been carving a 7-foot-tall toothbrush from a 150-year-old ash tree outside Bass Lake Dental in New Hope, Minnesota, a suburb of Minneapolis. Bryan Ophaug, DDS, the dental practice’s owner,…
Orascoptic Unveils Highest Ergo Magnification Yet With HDL Ergo™ 5.0x
Orascoptic’s vision is to drive the best patient outcomes by providing superior visualization for every healthcare procedure. The inspiration behind both Ergo loupes and all Orascoptic products is to challenge the status quo – to elevate…
Preventive Task Force Finds Mixed Results for Oral Disease Screening in Primary Care Settings
The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has highlighted the limitations of routine screenings for dental caries and periodontal diseases in primary care settings, as they may not effectively identify individuals at the…
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Extensive Array of Public Health Organizations Support Ban on Flavored Cigarettes
The American Heart Association and 79 other national public health groups have united in support of the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed rules to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. These organizations,…
Recipients of the 2024 William J. Gies Awards Are Announced
The American Dental Education Association (ADEA)Gies Foundation has announced the recipients of the 2024 William J. Gies Awards for Vision, Innovation, and Achievement in the field of oral health and dental education. These awards, named…
Simulation Workshop Ensures Future Dentists Are Prepared to Treat Older Adults
As people age, natural wear and biological changes affect the dentition and oral cavity, including slower cell renewal, thinner connective tissue, and reduced bone density. Gingiva may recede, exposing tooth roots and increasing caries…
The Number of Women Dentists Grows Exponentially
Women in the United States have made significant strides in pursuing high-paying occupations over the past few decades, but they still face challenges in achieving parity in these fields. According to a recent study by the Pew Research…
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