Giles BruceDental PracticeHygienists brace to battle dentists over practice lawsThis year, the Illinois Legislature considered measures to allow hygienists to clean the teeth of certain patients without a dentist. But when the Illinois State Dental Society met with key lawmakers, the proposals seemed doomed. The situation is indicative of legislative dynamics around the U.S.October 19, 2021Page 1 of 1Top StoriesLegal IssuesDentist gets probation for infection control violationsA dentist's sterilization failures spark mandatory probation and surprise inspections.PediatricsThese U.S. kids may be the most exposed to amalgam-related mercuryPatient CommunicationDo’s and don’ts for enhancing the new patient experiencePodcastsAI, treatment planning, and the future of full-arch dental implantsPublic HealthWork less for the good of teeth? Maybe.