North Carolina Ends DSO Preapproval Requirement This Southern state has eliminated its DSO management agreement preapproval process, streamlining transactions while preserving key compliance requirements under the Dental Practice Act. Read More...
News Alert ADA Intensifies Washington Push on Tariffs, Research Funding, and HIPAA Rules The American Dental Association is significantly expanding its federal lobbying efforts to reduce financial and regulatory…
Online Exclusive Can GLP-1 Drugs Help Fight Periodontal Diseases? Emerging research suggests popular GLP-1 medications may support periodontal health even as clinicians remain vigilant about…
News Alert Washington Opens Dental Assisting Careers to 16- and 17-Year-Olds A new rule allows qualified 16- and 17-year-olds to work as registered dental assistants, creating an earlier workforce pipeline…
News Alert HIPAA Compliance Is Changing and Dental Practices Need to Prepare Now Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and…
News Alert Redefining the Dental Hygienist’s Role in Whole-Body Healthcare Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental…
News Alert Study Explores Patient Acceptance of Vaccines in the Dental Office A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while…
Sunstar ebrief Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway! Kristen Pratt Machado Aug 3, 2026 0 Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: adorable…
Latest News Sunstar and the International Federation of Dental Hygienists celebrate the winners of the 7th World Dental Hygienist… Jul 15, 2026
Latest News ADHA White Paper Calls for Doctoral Education to Achieve Parity with Other Health Professions Jun 26, 2026
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Latest News America’s ToothFairy Launches National Oral Health Month Campaign with Free Resources for Educators and Dental… May 27, 2026
Online Exclusive Can GLP-1 Drugs Help Fight Periodontal Diseases? Amber M. Nehme, RDH, BSDH, MEd Aug 4, 2026 0 Emerging research suggests popular GLP-1 medications may support periodontal health even as clinicians remain…