Researchers from the New York University College of Dentistry conducted a study involving more than 4,000 elementary school students over 4 years that compared silver diamine fluoride (SDF) to traditional dental sealants. The results,…

Tennessee lawmakers have taken steps to improve access to dental care in the state with two bills: Senate Bill 2075 and SB 677. SB 2075 aims to broaden dental care access by allowing a dentist to supervise up to five dental hygienists, up…

The classification of workers in California faces further complexity with the introduction of a United States Department of Labor rule effective March 11, requiring employers nationwide to use a detailed multifactor analysis for determining…

Researchers have developed a solution for diagnosing and treating oral bacterial infections using a chemical sensor array, dubbed an “artificial tongue.” Published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, the study introduces a…

50 Years of Service This year we celebrate our 50th Anniversary reflecting on the many contributions made to oral health, and the countless lives that have been changed over the years. We are also celebrating the thousands of individuals,…

After myriad complaints from individuals incarcerated at Alaska’s Goose Creek Correctional Center about inadequate dental care, the state ombudsman, Kate Burkhart, decided to investigate. Complaints ranged from delaying treatment of an…

February 20th, 2024. Y-Brush, a leading innovator in dental hygiene, announces the launch of its latest groundbreaking product: the DuoBrush. This innovation represents a significant advancement in the world of oral care, offering all…

CareQuest Institute for Oral Health has allocated $1.25 million in funding to 10 organizations to address systemic barriers to oral health for people with disabilities. The recipients are the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry…

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: dental hygienist wristlet, dental hygienist iced coffee glass, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…

Proactive oral health care may be the best hedge against poor school performance, short paychecks, and skyrocketing healthcare costs.