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 IssuesEx-orthodontist to plead guilty to exploiting minorsA former orthodontist who closed his practices after he was arrested has agreed to plead guilty to U.S. child exploitation charges.WellnessMore U.S. dentists than ever are killing themselvesSmile DesignDr. Tom Giacobbi dishes on Kuraray Noritake Katana Zirconia OneOrthodonticsThe day I drilled a tongue and what I use nowLegal IssuesTrial for dentist accused of covering up murder may be delayed