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A Study Reassures Safety of Early Childhood Exposure to Fluoride

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Addressing Contradictory Claims The findings align with major systematic reviews and studies, including those by Guth et al (2020), Aggeborn and hman (2021), and Kumar et al (2023), which found no evidence of fluoride-induced neurotoxicity at levels used in water fluoridation programs.

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Dental Practice Faces $350,000 Fine Over Ransomware Attack

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The incident, which occurred in October 2020 but wasnt reported until 2 years later, underscores the vital need for dental practices to prioritize data protection and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance.

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How Dental Hygiene Went from Thriving to Threatened

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Fewer than 50% of the hygienists who left the profession in 2020 have returned. Thus, it is time for our profession to take a deeper dive into the attrition that is fueling this current shortage. What other factors are at play? 2 However, that does not account for the totality of the shortage.

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Teledentistry: Challenges & Opportunities

Off the Cusp

In early 2020, when dental offices were required to shutter their doors to slow the spread of the virus, many providers turned to teledentistry as a means of ensuring safety and continuity of care through a time of quarantining and social distancing. December 10, 2020. For a recent, real-world example, look to the pandemic.

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Shortage of Dental Hygienists Deepens Barriers to Access in Montana

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The state’s only dental hygiene program, based at Great Falls College Montana State University (MSU), has been expanding steadily since it began in 2020 with 18 students. While the number of dental hygienists in Montana has grown by 24% in recent years, the demand has grown faster, creating a persistent gap.

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The Tooth Fairy is on a budget

Dental News and Technology

per tooth for the first time since 2020. West ($5.69): Despite surpassing the national average, the region experienced a significant 33% drop for a lost tooth, returning close to its 2021 average of $5.54. Northeast ($4.59): Dropped by 33% and fell below $5.00

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The Untapped Potential of CBCT in Implant Surgery and Periodontal Care

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

2020; 84:301307. Decisions in Dentistry. 2023;9(2)16-18. References Beals DW, Parashar VP, Francis JR, Agostini GM, Gill A. CBCT in advanced dental education: a survey of U.S. postdoctoral periodontics programs. JDent Educ. McAllister B, Eshraghi VT. JPeriodontol. 2017;88:937938.