Lynn Stedman, RDH[email protected]Oral-Systemic LinkMidlevel providers only part of the solutionThe future of dentistry and dental hygiene must evolve to remain viable and free from government mandates. Midlevel providers are a step in the right direction, but so is a collaboration between dental and medical professionals to address the oral-systemic health link, according to the president of the Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association.February 6, 2012Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesLaw change sought following dental patient deathThe parents of a man who died due to complications related to anesthesia administration during a dental implant placement are seeking changes to state law to make procedures safer.FluorideTreatments that may protect kids' teeth long termInvisible Aligners'Shape memory' aligners may be on the horizonPatient CommunicationAI-driven conversation intelligence: Elevating the dental patient experienceOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryTalking bone grafting in the dental practice with Dr. Tom Giacobbi
