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…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
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New Data Reveal Discrimination and Socioeconomic Factors Fuel Oral Health Disparities in the US
CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has released new data highlighting the significant impact of discrimination and socioeconomic factors on oral health disparities in the United States. The survey reveals that adults who have faced…
Dental Therapy Program Still Nonexistent in Vermont
Vermont State University had ambitious plans to establish a dental therapy program. However, despite 7 years and an investment of more than $2.5 million, the program remains unrealized, as revealed in an investigation by the Vermont state…
IFDH to Hold Global Oral Health Summit
The International Federation of Dental Hygienists is holding its Global Oral Heath Summit November 4. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from experts across the globe about advocacy, sustainability and making an impact in your community.…
The Impact of Burnished Calculus on Periodontal Health
Burnished calculus poses a significant risk to periodontal health by creating a breeding ground for inflammation and infection.
Unlicensed Dental Practice Discovered in Massachusetts Convenience Store
Authorities have arrested a man who was providing dental services in a rented room at the back of a convenience store in Milford, Massachusetts. The imposter dentist has no license to practice any type of dental or medical care in the…
Innovations in Dental Implants Could Be Game-Changers
For many, dental implants have become the next best thing to real teeth. But there’s still room for improvement, and a researcher at Penn Dental Medicine has received funding to work on just that.
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Oral Health Professionals Are Untapped Resource for Women in Menopause
In a survey of more than 1,000 women age 50 and older, 84% said they did not know their oral health symptoms may be linked to menopause. The survey, conducted by Delta Dental, found that most menopausal women were unaware of how oral health…
Alabama Works to Attract Rural Students to Dentistry
Four students hailing from rural regions in Alabama have been chosen to join the inaugural cohort of the University of Alabama’s (UAB) College of Community Health Sciences (CCHS) Rural Dental Scholars Program for 2023. The new Rural Dental…
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