In a 21-to-15 vote, Michigan Senate approved a bill authorizing and licensing mid-level dental professionals, referred to as "dental therapists," according to Michigan Radio.
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Throughout the U.S., four states give prescriptive authority to dental hygienists, according to Scope of Practice data.
The American Dental Association formed a strategic alliance with nonprofit organization Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare to simplifying the credentialing process for employers, dentists and dental plans.
The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research granted New York University College of Dentistry $2.8 million to study the effectiveness of silver diamine fluoride.
Frank Lucia is the new president and CEO of Roanoke-based Delta Dental of Virginia, effective Nov. 13, according to The Roanoke Times.
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Bright Now! Dental relocated and opened its newest Smile Brands supported office in Covina, Calif.
Apteryx, a LED Medical Diagnostic subsidiary, partnered with DSN Software to integrate its cloud imaging software with DSN's practice management software.
Dimensional Dental affiliated with Brighter Dental of New Jersey, thereby expanding the DSO's footprint in the state.
Many patients are receiving antibiotics following dental procedures, which is likely contributing to the rise in Clostridium difficile infections, according to News-Medical.
While the incidence of periodontal disease has steadily declined over the past several decades, there are still substantial disparities among U.S. population groups, according to National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research data.