The midlevel dental provider (MLP) model is not economically realistic or sustainable, according to a series of state-based reports released today by the ADA. But a Minnesota program that is tracking the productivity of its dental therapists begs to differ. The reports, written for the ADA by ECG Management Consultants, examined the economic viability of dental health aide therapists (DHATs), dental therapists (DTs), and advanced dental hygiene practitioners (ADHPs) in

What hygienists are allowed to do and where they are allowed to do it would change in a number of ways under proposed bills being considered by states across the U.S. The debate heated up last week in Connecticut during a hearing before the state Public Health Committee. In a public hearing March 21 at the Connecticut State Capitol, for example, members of the Public Health Committee heard testimony from

OAKLAND – The true extent of the unmet need for dental and medical care in the U.S. was on display this past weekend as thousands of people — including some who waited hours overnight in damp, 40° weather — came to a Northern California health clinic to get free dental, medical and eye care. By the time the four-day clinic opened at 6 a.m. on April 9 at the Oakland

GENERAL DENTAL HISTORY Date of last Dental Exam: Current Problem/Reason for visit: Gums Bleeding when Brushing or flossing: Cold Sensitivity: Heat Sensitivity: Sweet Sensitivity: Biting Sensitivity: History of orthodontic treatment: yes/no History of periodontal treatment: yes/no History of tooth loss: yes/no Problems/Issues with previous treatments: Headaches: Earaches: Neck pain: Current Health: Any change in health condition in the last year: Currently under Physician Care: Yes/No (if yes, describe) Current Medications

Multiple choice Question Standard Multiple choice with one correct answer. Key Item Sequence This test allows you to ask a question with multiple correct answers, and also let the student prioritize the answers. Treatment Chart This test takes a standard surface map of the human mouth and allows you to apply standard treatments to it. The person taking your course can choose from treatments you list for them and apply

TUCSON, AZ–(PRWEB)–HuangshanDental.com, the fastest growing online dental news site, announced today the exclusive sponsorship of its online Hygiene Community by 3M ESPE. Updated daily, the Hygiene Community will be a primary news and information resource for dentists, dental assistants, and hygienists interested in the latest clinical research, technology, and trends in the delivery of oral hygiene care. The Hygiene Community will focus on news and research in preventive products and