The use of palatal stents and collagen dressing can significantly improve patient comfort, accelerate healing, and reduce complications in gingival graft procedures.
Pennsylvania lawmakers are aiming to reinstate Medicaid coverage for most forms of dental care, addressing a gap in oral healthcare services created in 2011 when changes to the state's Medical Assistance Program restricted coverage for…
The endangered red wolf, a unique species native only to the United States, is making a slow but hopeful comeback, thanks to a carefully managed breeding and reintroduction program that includes special attention to the wolves’ dental…
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond has secured a $970,000 grant from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP). This 5-year…
Nu-Bird Design & Manufacturing, Maple Valley, Washington, has introduced the Banchi, an ergonomic high-volume evacuation (HVE) mirror that comes with the on/off valve integrated into the handle. Clinicians now can enjoy easier airflow…
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute have joined forces to create the ADA Forsyth Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing oral health through scientific innovation and research. This…
Mary Lou Nicoletti, CDA, RDH, MS, shares how the Dental Hygiene Program at Eastern International College responded to student needs by pivoting to a baccalaureate program.
Trick-or-treating and candy harvesting are all part of the traditional fun of Halloween but what can parents do when that pile of candy starts to rival Mt. Everest?
After an illustrious 43-year career at the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Terri Tilliss, RDH, MS, MA, PhD, has retired and reflected on her remarkable journey. She initially joined the school as a part-time faculty…