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3 weeks ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share A recent study has uncovered compelling evidence that common dental procedures may expose patients and clinicians to harmful microplastics (MPs), raising urgent questions about infection control, environmental health, and patient safety in the operatory.
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3 weeks ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share Matt Vogt, DDS, a 34-year-old dentist from Indianapolis, has earned a coveted place in the 125th US Open at Oakmont Country Club in Plum, Pennsylvania, proving his skills extend far beyond the operatory.
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3 weeks ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share In a sharply worded opinion piece published in the Nevada Globe, Scott Finley lays out a compelling argument against Nevada’s Senate Bill 495, which he views as a direct assault on professional dental hygiene standards.
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3 weeks ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share A controversial directive from senior officials in the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is causing concern among medical professionals — including dentists and dental hygienists — who see the agency as a vital research hub for healthcare innovations.
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4 weeks ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share According to CareQuest Institute for Oral Health’s 2024 State of Oral Health Equity in America (SOHEA) survey, an alarming 27% of United States adults, roughly 72 million people, do not have dental insurance.
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1 month ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share Dentists may face a significant financial hit under a new tax proposal advanced by the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill includes a provision that would eliminate federal deductibility for state-level taxes paid by pass-through entities, impacting many small dental practices organized as S corporations or partnerships.
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1 month ago | 
dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Anatomy, armamentarium choices, and possible alterations for many common delivery techniques are key to the successful delivery of local anesthesia. You won’t want to miss Shane Perry, MEd, RDH, an associate professor at Weber State University, share his expertise on all the tips and tricks to ensure effective pain relief every time. Join us on August 22-23, 2025, in Anaheim, California.
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1 month ago | 
dimensionsofdentalhygiene.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
At Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO, Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH, an expert in dental implants, implant maintenance, and peri-implant disease and founder of A Higher Learning LLC, which provides dental hygiene education, championing ethical leadership, preventive care, and data-driven policies, will share her expertise. Join us on August 22-23, 2025, in Anaheim, California. For a limited time, get 10% off registration with the code: EARLYBIRDLearn from the best at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO.
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1 month ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share The dental industry is bracing for impact as the new administration’s proposed reciprocal tariffs, potentially reaching 54% on imports, prompt concerns among the global supply chain.
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1 month ago | 
decisionsindentistry.com | Kristen Pratt Machado
Share The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is sounding the alarm over Nevada Senate Bill 495, a proposal that could undermine the foundation of dental hygiene practice as we know it.
