California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the proposal…
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IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway…
20 Years of Protecting Children’s Smiles
A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to the December winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway, Shanin Peck, RDH, MA, ECPII. A professor and senior…
The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
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NYU Researchers Find Protein That Supports Oral Cancer Growth
Research conducted at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry has uncovered an essential protein, ORAI1, that feeds the growth of oral cancer tumors and intensifies the associated pain. The scientists hope this discovery will…
Study Shows Morbidly Obese Patients Experience Negative Oral Health Effects
A study conducted by researchers at the Federal University of São Paulo in Brazil highlights the significant decline in oral health among morbidly obese individuals undergoing bariatric surgery or preparing for it. The study involved 100…
EU Commission Proposes Comprehensive Measures to Phase Out Dental Amalgam Use
Originally, the European Union (EU) had agreed to phase out the use of dental amalgam by 2028, however, its new “Proposal for Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council,” seeks to end the use of dental amalgam by January 1,…
Survey Results Show Millions of American Are Without Dental Insurance
Results from the State of Oral Health Equity in America Survey, conducted by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, found that 68.5 million Americans are without dental insurance, which significantly impedes their ability to access…
Navigating Dental Implants in Medically Complex Older Adults
When dealing with older adults who have comorbidities, clinicians should prioritize a well-thought-out approach to dental implant therapy.
Infection Lands Dental Patient in the Hospital for More Than a Week
A San Diego dental patient visited her dentist for a simple restorative procedure — placement of a crown — and 2 weeks later she was in the hospital. The patient noticed a significant level of pain following the initial restorative…
Dental Hygiene Students Support the Oral Health of Georgia State Football Players
Playing football can be a dangerous endeavor, fraught with all kinds of risks — including oral trauma. At Georgia State University in Atlanta, the school’s dental hygiene students have fabricated custom mouthguards to protect the dentitions…
Exploring the Link Between Tooth Loss, Periodontitis, and Dementia
A recent study explored the potential link between tooth loss, periodontitis, and the risk of Alzheimer disease (AD) and related dementia. While the primary causes of dementia are largely unknown, dental health has emerged as a possible…
Private Dental School in NC Receives CODA Accreditation
On August 24, North Carolina’s only private dental school achieved a significant milestone, receiving initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). High Point University (HPU) will officially open the Workman…
Supporting Oral Health Professionals Impacted by Maui Wildfires
Beginning on August 8, America watched in horror as the island of Maui was engulfed in flames. In an effort to support the area’s oral health professionals, the Hawaii Dental Association Foundation, in collaboration with the Hawaii Dental…
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