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, practice arraigned on 40 crimesA dentist and his practice were arraigned on more than three dozen crimes.Dental EducationNot all evidence is created equal: Dr. Richard Nagelberg on reading the dental researchLegal IssuesMan accused of abducting, assaulting, terrorizing dental employeeInfection ControlDentist accused of lax infection control suspendedSports DentistryMouthguards plus this may protect swimmers' teeth