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 StoriesIndustry UpdatesDentist pleads not guilty in 4-week-old patient's deathA dentist pleaded not guilty to professional misconduct charges related to the death of a healthy four-week-old boy who died during a common procedure.BrainGum disease may be linked to impaired brain functionSmile DesignClinical tip: What you need to know about platelet-rich fibrinInvisible AlignersAI applications on the rise in clear aligner therapySponsor ContentCandid Conversations