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 IssuesDentist accused of inappropriate contact with patients sentencedA dentist in California accused of engaging in inappropriate contact with patients was given a light sentence.PeriodonticsThis gum health intervention may cut the risk of strokeOrganized DentistryADA coalition pushes back on CMS adult dental coverage rollbackLegal IssuesDental assistant, family sentenced for illegal drug distributionSponsor ContentPodcast: Recognizing X-Linked Hypophosphatemia in Dental Patients