ADA Asks for Extension Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted by Congress in 2021, requires certain businesses, including dental practices, to report information about their ownership to the United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement…
Indiana Introduces Dental Insurance Legislation
Senate Bill 132, introduced by Senator Liz Brown, aims to address issues in dental insurance and healthcare practices. DeLayne Lefevre, DDS, testified before the Senate Health Committee, highlighting challenges she faced with patients…
The Inaugural Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair Is Named
Patricia Diaz, DDS, PhD, State University of New York (SUNY) Empire Innovation professor and director of University at Buffalo’s (UB) Microbiome Center, has been appointed the Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair. The appointment honors…
Diabetes and Its Impact on Periodontal Care
Explore the intricate relationship between diabetes and periodontal breakdown, discovering key insights that can revolutionize treatment strategies and enhance patient outcomes.
Sale of Property for Arkansas’ First Dental School Falls Apart
The proposed sale of a Little Rock, Arkansas-based campus for Lyon College’s upcoming dental and veterinary schools has collapsed as OneHealth Companies, the school's partner, missed the deadline to purchase the Heifer International…
Study Investigates Role of Experiential Service Learning in Dental Education
A recent study explored the use of experiential service learning — an approach that encourages students to apply their knowledge base as well as critical thinking to effectively manage a community health problem — in dental education,…
UB Study Investigates Chlorhexidine’s Effect on Diabetes-Related Inflammation
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) in New York explored the connection between periodontal diseases and diabetes, discovering an effective strategy to reduce inflammation among patients with diabetes.…
NYU Offers a New Dental Hygiene Degree as a Stepping Stone to Dental School
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry is launching a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene With a Concentration in Dental Science, offering students a versatile path for careers in dental hygiene and providing a foundation for…
New Antibiotic Emerges That May Be Capable of Fighting Off Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Researchers have identified a new antibiotic, zosurabalpin, that shows promise in effectively killing carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (CRAB), a drug-resistant superbug. CRAB is a major concern globally as it causes severe…
Video of Dental Hygienist Discussing Nail Salon Sterilization Techniques Goes Viral
A dental hygienist known on TikTok as @jessica_marierdhap created a video to help those who visit nail salons ensure the instruments used are sterilized. She shows a package of instruments within a plastic pouch as is typically seen in nail…
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