New data from the American Association of Endodontists show a steady rise in patients seeking specialist care for root canal therapy. With nearly 10% growth in treatments performed by endodontists between 2020 and 2024, more people are…

NYU researchers are pioneering a zinc-based treatment that fights decay, relieves sensitivity, and avoids the dark staining caused by silver diamine fluoride. If successful, this innovation could transform caries management into a…

The removal of state support for community water fluoridation in Oklahoma could saddle residents with nearly half a billion dollars in additional dental costs over the next 5 years. Experts warn the policy shift jeopardizes prevention,…

Join the Oral Health Awareness Project on October 25 in Washington, DC, to show policymakers that oral health matters and dental hygienists’ voices must be heard.

The West Virginia Dental Association has launched the “More for Your Smile West Virginia” campaign urging lawmakers to pass a dental loss ratio law that would ensure patient premiums are directed toward care rather than administrative…

Dental hygienist Krista Mellina, RDH, swapped her scaler for a spatula, building a booming handcrafted marshmallow brand from scratch.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental-themed tumbler, fun dental holiday sweatshirt, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral…

The Fell Sulcular Sweep introduces a targeted approach to interdental cleaning, reaching areas that brushing and flossing often miss. By using a gentle sweeping motion along the sulcus and gumline, this technique improves biofilm removal…

The latest ADA Health Policy Institute report shows a decline in dentists’ economic confidence in Q2 2025, despite steady consumer spending on dental care. Rising supply costs, stagnant reimbursements, and staffing shortages continue to put…

Nearly one in three young adults did not access professional dental care in the past year, according to a new national study. The findings highlight urgent policy and practice challenges as cost, lack of insurance, and broader life…