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Donation from SurgiTel to America's ToothFairy Helps Underserved Kids

Aug 5, 2013

...national America’s ToothFairy Affiliate network comprised of non-profit community healthcare facilities dedicated to providing oral health services for children in need. “SurgiTel is honored to support America’s…

Infection Control

Minimize the Risk of Infection

Sep 16, 2013

...services; defer elective dental services until confirmation of cleared infection; and provide urgent dental care in a hospital setting with airborne infection isolation. Oral health professionals should have a baseline...

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2013 Give Kids A Smile® Smile Champion Awardees Honored

Nov 5, 2013

...national program that provides free dental screenings, treatment and education to underserved children. Since its founding more than 11 years ago, GKAS has provided dental services for nearly 4.5 million...

Fluoride

Defenders of Community Water Fluoridation

Feb 6, 2014

...effort to improve the oral health of all Americans and decrease the prevalence of oral disease, the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Healthy People initiative has targeted...

Miscellaneous

Providing Care to Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

Mar 4, 2014

...need to grow their knowledge on how to provide services to patients with disabilities, as this population is increasingly accessing oral health care in private practice settings. TREATMENT CONSIDERATIONS IN...

Hygiene Connection

School-Based Care Effective In Reducing Dental Caries

Mar 7, 2014

...of access to professional dental services and poor oral health literacy. A survey that examined the success of school-based health and oral care programs in 61 countries may offer evidence...

Editor's Note

Dental Hygiene’s Bright Future

Apr 8, 2014

...by dentists and provide affordable services to high-needs populations. This report suggests that changing the current supervision requirements for dental hygienists, which vary by state, is critical to broadening their...

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ADHA Supports Creation of Dental Hygiene Therapists in Maine

May 1, 2014

...anesthesia, preventive services and trauma management as well as administration of radiographs, and the provision, dispensing and administration of medications within the scope of the written practice agreement. ADHA strives...

Miscellaneous

Manage Medications Safely

May 5, 2014

...to Expect. Available at: dentalsoftwareadvisor.com/dental-eprescribing-why-and-what-to-expect. Accessed April 20, 2014. Surescripts. Medication Network Services. Available at:…

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UCLA DENTISTRY RECEIVES $2.36 MILLION TO PROVIDE DENTAL CARE TO PATIENTS WITH HIV/AIDS

Jun 30, 2014

...is being channeled through the federal government’s Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which works with cities, states and community-based organizations to provide HIV-related services to individuals who do not have sufficient...