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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How to Deal With the Post-Halloween Sugar Stockpile
Trick-or-treating and candy harvesting are all part of the traditional fun of Halloween but what can parents do when that pile of candy starts to rival Mt. Everest?
CU Professor Emerita Lauded for Her Significant Contributions to Dentistry
After an illustrious 43-year career at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Terri Tilliss, RDH, MS, MA, PhD, has retired and reflected on her remarkable journey. She initially joined the school as a part-time faculty…
Enhancing Patient Comfort and Healing in Gingival Grafting
This technique can be highly effective and need not cause unnecessary pain to the patient.
Review Examines Efficacy of Dental Hygiene Instruments on Dental Implant Debridement
A recent study published in Cureus conducted a literature review that evaluated bacterial colonization on dental implants following the use of different hygiene instruments. The study considered a total of 19 articles published between 2012…
University of Maine Expands Its Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant Programs
Thanks to a generous $665,000 grant from Northeast Delta Dental, the University of Maine clinic in Lewiston is set to undergo significant expansion. This grant will not only enhance education programs and facility resources but will also…
Study Investigates Patient Knowledge Regarding Oral-Systemic Link
A recent study published in Cureus investigated the knowledge level of dental patients in Saudi Arabia regarding the association between periodontal diseases and systemic health. The researchers used a questionnaire consisting of 18…
Penn Researchers Discover a New Approach to Fighting Caries
The conventional approach to combatting caries — use of fluoride therapies — is not always effective enough at mitigating the bacteria responsible for tooth decay and preventing enamel demineralization. This challenge is particularly…
Oral Healthcare Utilization Takes a Deep Dip During Pandemic
New research by Delta Dental has unveiled a concerning decrease in preventive oral healthcare services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study, “Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on…
Seaweed Was a Staple for Early Europeans
An analysis of fossilized dental plaque has revealed that seaweed and aquatic plants were once a staple food for ancient Europeans, challenging previous assumptions about their diets. This research, published in the journal Nature…
Technique and Reevaluation Support Success in Burnished Calculus Removal
Effective burnished calculus removal ensures improved patient outcomes.
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