Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill creating a peer assistance program for dental hygienists into law on June 8. The bill, SB22-058, was passed with 39 ayes; 24 congress members voted no. The program is modeled after one already in…

The United States Health Resources and Services Administration has awarded New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry with a $1.5 million grant to prepare dental and dental hygienists to better serve disadvantaged populations, including…

In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Michael Dinsio of Next Level Consultants to discuss what steps dentists need to take to start up or purchase a new dental practice. Some of the key…

In North Carolina, dental benefits included in the state’s Medicaid program are managed by the state, not by private insurers. This is in contrast to the medical side of the state’s Medicaid program, which has moved from fee-for-service to…

Through material donations and employee participation, VOCO aims to help elevate the oral health of the nation’s underserved youth.

The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation, a Catholic nonprofit dedicated to improving the health of New Yorkers, has given the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine more than $500,000 to provide dental care to individuals experiencing…

A team of Israeli researchers is investigating a single injection treatment for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). They created a vaccine that encourages type B white blood cells to make antibodies against HIV. The type B white blood cells…

We’re here to help dentists hone an invaluable skill for treatment planning, record-keeping, marketing and more. Led by award-winning dentist Dr. Shiraz Khan, IAS Academy’s online Clinical Photography course introduces oral health…

Since its launch 10 years ago, Biodentine®, based on Septodont’s innovative Active Biosilicate Technology™ platform, has proven successful in replacing dentin in the crown and in the root.  Sold in more than 60 countries and with more than…

The Center for Health Workforce Studies, School of Public Health, University at Albany, State University of New York, published results from surveys of providers and patients who had worked with or been treated by dental therapists,…