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flag U.S. oral health stagnates due to access barriers, but expanding dental hygienists' roles could help underserved communities.

flag U.S. oral health remains stagnant due to systemic access barriers, with a new white paper urging states to expand dental hygienist autonomy, including direct reimbursement and practice in more settings, to improve care for underserved populations. flag Evidence shows states with full hygienist scope, like Colorado, report better oral health outcomes than those with restrictions. flag Meanwhile, dental professionals are receiving updated guidance on treating implant-related diseases, and a study finds early oral care before surgery reduces pneumonia and hospital stays. flag Patient trust is boosted by visible infection control practices, and dental practices are encouraged to improve productivity through communication, teamwork, technology, and preventive care. flag New products like Spark Junior aligners target younger patients, while DSO MB2 Dental expands to 800 practices, and Dentsply Sirona announces its 2026 Implant Solutions Summit in Sweden.

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