State funding will create dedicated space for pediatric and adolescent care and improve access for people with disabilities across the lifespan

Victor, NY, April 10, 2026 — The Association of State and Territorial Dental Directors (ASTDD) today announced the official launch of the ASTDD Foundation, Inc., a philanthropic 501(c)(3) organization created to expand support for public…

A devastating case highlights the clinical, ethical, and emotional risks of dental tourism, and why oral health professionals must lead the conversation.

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.

New research shows children without prior dental visits are significantly less likely to receive school-based caries prevention.

With millions of cases still undiagnosed, xerostomia may be one of the earliest warning signs oral health professionals can identify if they know what to look for.

As many states stall after passing dental therapy laws, Michigan moves forward with its second licensed provider.

Congratulations to Courtney Sprynczynatyk, RDH, the February winner of the Sunstar ebrief Giveaway. Starting off her career in dentistry as a dental assistant, she earned her associate’s degree in dental hygiene from North Dakota State…

A new memo from the North Carolina Dental Board clarifies that dentists, not CRNAs, remain fully responsible for sedation oversight, following inspection findings and heightened scrutiny after a tragic pediatric case.

A newly accredited master’s-level dental therapy program aims to expand access to care, but not all are celebrating.