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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Study Investigates Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of P. Gingivalis
A new study out of Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia evaluated the antibiotic resistance patterns of Porphyromonas gingivalis, a major pathogen in periodontal disease. The research highlighted several key findings.…
Surgical Intervention to Treat Obesity Leads to Higher Caries Risk
A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that individuals who undergo surgical treatment for severe obesity face an increased risk of dental caries and a decline in oral health. The research aimed to assess the oral health of…
Optimizing Gingival Graft Healing
The use of palatal stents and collagen dressing can significantly improve patient comfort, accelerate healing, and reduce complications in gingival graft procedures.
Pennsylvania Considers Adding Dental Care Back Into Medicaid Program
Pennsylvania lawmakers are aiming to reinstate Medicaid coverage for most forms of dental care, addressing a gap in oral healthcare services created in 2011 when changes to the state's Medical Assistance Program restricted coverage for…
Oral Health Is Key to Endangered Wolves’ Survival
The endangered red wolf, a unique species native only to the United States, is making a slow but hopeful comeback, thanks to a carefully managed breeding and reintroduction program that includes special attention to the wolves’ dental…
VCU Receives Grant to Encourage New Generation of Dental Educators
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond has secured a $970,000 grant from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP). This 5-year…
Introducing a New High-Volume Evacuation Mirror
Nu-Bird Design & Manufacturing, Maple Valley, Washington, has introduced the Banchi, an ergonomic high-volume evacuation (HVE) mirror that comes with the on/off valve integrated into the handle. Clinicians now can enjoy easier airflow…
The ADA and Forsyth Institute Join Forces to Advance Oral Health
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute have joined forces to create the ADA Forsyth Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing oral health through scientific innovation and research. This…
Expanding Possibilities for the Next Generation of Dental Hygienists
Mary Lou Nicoletti, CDA, RDH, MS, shares how the Dental Hygiene Program at Eastern International College responded to student needs by pivoting to a baccalaureate program.
Help for Dental Inflammation and Bone Loss May Soon Be at Hand
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