Delaware
Delaware dentist uses artificial intelligence to accurately assess patients’ pain
MIDDLETOWN, Del. (CBS) — A growing number of dentists are using artificial intelligence to enhance their treatments.
A dentist in Delaware is even calling it a game changer.
Dr. Kye Williams explained to his patient, Patrick Kipp, how artificial intelligence helped figure out what was causing his pain.
“The system noted a possible area of infection or fracture of the tooth,” Kipp said.
This is something Kipp said was missed by other dentists he visited with repeated complaints of a toothache.
“It was quite a process, it was a lot of pain, a lot of confusion, a lot of difficulty figuring it all out,” he said.
He finally turned to Dr. Williams at Dental House in Middletown, Del., who, in addition to traditional dental evaluations, also uses AI.
“It’s just an amazing diagnostic tool as a second opinion,” Dr. Williams said.
Artificial intelligence is a computer system that’s a collection of millions of dental images that show different conditions.
The AI software can in seconds compare and analyze new images.
“It is truly going to going to become the gold standard in the dental industry,” Dr. Williams said.
Here’s a traditional x-ray.
Now, shown in pink with the AI application.
“It allows us to again, not only see a cavity present but also be accurate how aggressive that cavity is,” he said.
Here’s what AI shows for Kipp — the fracture and infection — that was fixed with an extraction.
“This could have turned into an infection that would be life-threatening,” Kipp said. “So I’m very thankful they were able to help.”
Dr. Williams now uses AI for all his patients at no additional charge.
“It’s been a game changer for us,” Dr. Williams said.
Kipp said he now has a new appreciation for new technology.
“I think it’s a wonderful system. I think it’s the best thing they could come up with,” he said.
The Dental Association says AI is progressing but human expertise and clinical judgment remain essential.
Delaware
Delaware is getting its first medical school, with classes set to start in 2028
Delaware officials said medical students will start their classroom instruction at UD and then do their clinical training at offices and health care systems in Kent and Sussex counties, where the shortage of doctors is most acute.
However, ChristianaCare, which has its own partnership with Jefferson, is not participating. The state’s largest health care system was part of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine’s unsuccessful bid to operate the school. In a joint statement from ChristianaCare and PCOM, the two organizations expressed disappointment with not being part of the consortium of higher education institutions and healthcare organizations.
“The path forward raises genuine questions about whether the school’s goals can be fully realized without ChristianaCare’s meaningful participation in its clinical training mission,” it said. “The success of any four-year medical program depends not just on an academic institution, but on a true and committed partnership with its clinical partners — one built on shared mission, mutual investment and trust developed over time.”
Students in the first class can get their tuition subsidized, covering all of their education costs, in exchange for an agreement to work in rural Delaware for five years.
Running the medical school is expected to cost Jefferson $78 million over the next five years. The money is from a federal rural health grant through the Rural Health Transformation Program, which congressional Republicans created in the so-called “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act.”
The program will give $50 billion to every state over five years, though exactly the total each will eventually receive is unclear. Half of the money is to be distributed equally to states and the other half is awarded by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services based on a variety of factors.
The state applied for $1 billion late last year to improve health care in Kent and Sussex counties. The Trump administration has so far allocated Delaware $157 million. Delaware is expected to receive at least $500 million over the life of the fund.
Delaware
Crash closes U.S. 42 in both directions in Delaware County
Delaware Ohio Housing Growth
A look at the rapid expansion of housing developments in Delaware, Ohio.
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Every few weeks Delaware city approves a new housing development. The city has more than 4,000 housing units in its development pipeline, contributing to the rapid growth in one of the fastest-growing counties in Ohio.
A crash shut down U.S. 42 in Delaware County in both directions June 2.
As of 7 a.m., U.S. 42 was closed from U.S. 23 to Jegs Place near the Delaware Municipal Airport.
It was not immediately clear whether anyone was injured in the crash or when the roadway would open.
This is a developing story and will be updated
Public Safety and Breaking News Reporter Bailey Gallion can be reached at bagallion@dispatch.com.
Delaware
Lavender & Lambs Festival Returns to Brittingham Farms June 27 – Milford LIVE! – Local Delaware News, Kent and Sussex Counties
The Delaware Lavender & Lambs Festival returns to Brittingham Farms on June 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring farm activities, local vendors and seasonal attractions set among blooming lavender fields. (Photo courtesy of Brittingham Farms.)
The Delaware Lavender & Lambs Festival will return to Brittingham Farms on Saturday, June 27, offering a full day of farm-based activities, local vendors, and seasonal attractions set among blooming lavender fields.
Now in its fourth year, the event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the farm, located at 22518 Phillips Hill Road in Millsboro.
Organizers say the festival highlights both the peak bloom of lavender and the farm’s heritage sheep, with activities designed to showcase agricultural traditions and local craftsmanship.
Attendees will be able to take part in u-pick lavender, wagon tours of the farm, colonial-style wool spinning demonstrations, and country line dancing. The event will also feature more than 50 vendors, including local artisans, boutiques, and specialty food producers.
Food and drink options are expected to include food trucks, lavender-themed treats, ice cream, and alcoholic beverages such as beer and wine.
Tickets are available for $12 in advance for attendees ages 10 and older, with day-of admission priced higher. Organizers note that a limited number of early ticket purchasers will receive a complimentary u-pick lavender bundle.
Additional information about tickets and event details is available through Brittingham Farms.
Sara Uzer is a journalist from Sussex County with more than 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, and community advocate. She started her career in Washington, DC and has lived in Sussex County for the past five years.
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