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 IssuesDental assistant accused of smuggling $1.5M in drugsA dental assistant was arrested at an airport in Taiwan for allegedly smuggling more than $1.5 million worth of marijuana in her checked suitcase.Alternative Pain TherapiesThe key to dentin hypersensitivity may be in your kitchenImplantsE-cigarettes may affect dental implant integrationLegal IssuesWife pleads guilty to evading taxes for husband's dental practiceSponsor ContentJoin Us for a FREE Webinar November 12