The American Dental Association published updated guidance on addressing dental caries in the latest issue of its journal. Developed by a panel of expert dentists, the new guidelines suggest that conservative carious tissue removal is…

Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo signed Senate Bill 310 into law on June 15, 2023. The legislation enables the licensure of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) and the practice of restorative dental therapy and prescribing capabilities…

Tammy Kalsow, DMD, a dentist and former dental hygienist in Madison, Wisconsin, has always loved the TV gameshow “Wheel of Fortune,” and has been a dedicated viewer since childhood. Twenty years ago, she began applying to become a…

Virginia is one of the few states to offer dental benefits to adults covered by Medicaid; however, a shortage of dentists means that many Medicaid enrollees go without professional dental services. One of the most significant issues is…

Joi Cymone, a social media influencer, took to TikTok to share that what she earns working 1 week as a waitress is double the amount she makes in 2 weeks working full-time as a dental assistant. She is employed during the week at an…

The demand for oral health professionals continues to grow and Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) in Hawthorne, New York, is doing its part. The college is giving prospective students a chance to see what dental school is really like…

On June 13, legislation was introduced that would improve access to dental care for veterans with chronic health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The bill “Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions…

On this federal holiday, Decisions in Dentistry celebrates Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the United States, and the freedom of all Americans. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans, living in…

Fathers — in all forms — make their kids feel loved, protected, and safe. All of us at Decisions in Dentistry wish the fathers of the world a special day filled with their favorite things.

Traditionally, dental assistants who wanted to expand their skill sets to include capturing X-rays needed to pass a national examination. A partnership between the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (UConn-SODM) and the…