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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BURST® Oral Care Launches New Products
To further its mission of bringing better oral hygiene to all, BURST Oral Care is proud to introduce the Pro Sonic Toothbrush and Curve Sonic Toothbrush to market. Featuring innovative designs and new technology, both brushes were created…
Elevating Dental Hygiene Excellence and Beyond
Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, has a candid discussion with Shannon Richkowski, RDH, on the transformative power of dental hygiene, effective communication, and beating burnout in clinical practice.
Combining Dental Care and Literacy for Low-Income Children
The pediatric dental clinics associated with the University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s (UTHSC) College of Dentistry are providing more than just dental care to children. They have partnered with the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable…
Florida’s Dental Care Crisis Highlighted Through Personal Stories and Data
Dental care has emerged as the most unmet healthcare need in Florida, prompting a group to facilitate the sharing of personal stories to shed light on the issue. An online platform, organized by the American Children’s Campaign and…
Some California Counties Initiate Vaccine Mandates for Oral Health Professionals
Two California counties, San Luis Obispo and Yolo, have issued new vaccination orders affecting dental offices and other healthcare facilities, set to take effect on November 1, 2023. These orders are intended to reduce the risk of…
Mayo Clinic Studying Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Airway Health Connection With REMplenish™…
Many Americans struggle with sleep apnea. While solutions are available, they often negatively impact quality of life. Now, researchers at the Mayo Clinic are studying a product called REMplenish™ to see how it helps those experiencing…
Europe Fosters Collaboration Between Oral and Medical Healthcare Providers
The Perio & Family Doctors campaign, led by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) and the European Regional Branch of the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA Europe), aims to improve patient care by fostering…
Burnout Common Among Oral Health Professionals During COVID-19
A recent report by the Oral Health Workforce Research Center at the University at Albany Center for Health Workforce Studies in New York has shed light on the prevalence and effects of stress among oral health professionals working in…
Review Finds Many Parents Are Clueless About Oral Health
A systematic review investigated parents’ knowledge, attitudes, and preferences related to their children’s oral health. The findings indicated that many parents had limited knowledge about oral health and dental care for their children.…
Mastering Proper Technique While Instrumenting Burnished Calculus Deposits
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