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| | | | | | Xylitol is gaining attention for its ability to disrupt harmful oral bacteria and support a healthier, more balanced biofilm. By reducing cavity-causing activity and encouraging a less acidic environment, it offers a simple, natural adjunct to everyday oral care routines. |
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| | | | Sponsored | | | | This event is perfect for any RDH wanting to branch out and network with other RDHs about all aspects of our profession. This career enhancement program will accelerate your career goals as you work with motivated dental hygienists, learn from key opinion leaders who have walked in your shoes, and hear how they used their skills to expand their expertise both in and out of the clinic. Register before May 31st! |
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| | | | | | Alcohol use can significantly impact both oral and systemic health, contributing to dry mouth, enamel erosion, periodontal disease, and increased cancer risk. Dental hygienists play a key role in early detection, prevention, and patient education on alcohol-related health effects. |
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| | | | | | California's proposed AB1952 aims to license internationally trained dentists as dental hygienists without completing CODA-accredited programs, addressing workforce shortages but raising concerns over training standards and care quality. |
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| | | | | | A major investment in vVARDIS signals that noninvasive caries treatments such as Curodont are moving from emerging trend to mainstream clinical reality. |
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| | | | | | Oral cancer screening is not just about what you find—it’s about how you communicate it. This conversation shows how language shapes patient action. |
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