Cutting the Red Tape
School-based sealant programs are effective in the fight against tooth decay, but state regulations and policies interfere with their implementation.
Category: Access to Care
Innovations in Scope of Practice
By Margaret Langelier, MSHSA Over the past decade, legislatures across the United States have grappled with scope of practice issues for health professions, including dental…
Advantages of Teledentistry Technologies
Implementing telehealth practices can enhance oral health care delivery and improve access to care.
3D Printing in Dentistry
By Joseph W. Evans, DDS, Parth S. Desai, BDS, MPH Technological advances have allowed oral health professionals to provide more accurate treatment in a timely and…
Caring for Patients With Special Needs
By Tracye A. Moore RDH, MS, EdD According to the United States Census Bureau, in 2010, 56.7 million Americans had a diagnosed disability, which comprises…