New legislation allows Oklahoma dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and therapeutic lasers under general supervision, marking one of the state’s most significant practice updates in years.

A New Zealand study found that adolescents’ confidence in their smiles plays a significant role in their psychological well-being, with active social media use amplifying those effects.

A last-minute state budget agreement delays $1 billion in proposed Medi-Cal Dental cuts until 2027, giving providers and millions of patients a temporary reprieve while uncertainty remains.

As corporate dental organizations continue to reshape the marketplace, a growing number of dentists are choosing practice ownership to preserve clinical autonomy, build equity, and define their own future.

After more than four decades of leadership, scholarship, and mentorship, Marion Manski, MS, RDH, is retiring from Virginia Commonwealth University as LaTesha McLee, MSDH, RDH, steps into the next era of the program’s leadership.

A California dental hygiene program is working to regain compliance after a state investigation uncovered multiple violations amid allegations of administrative dysfunction, staffing shortages, and a deteriorating educational environment.

Growing evidence supports NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and emerging long-acting analgesics as effective strategies for managing dental pain while reducing reliance on opioids.

Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH, will reveal practical, science-based strategies to help oral health professionals and their patients build healthy habits that lead to lasting change.

Researchers have developed a prototype intraoral robot designed to prepare teeth for crowns with exceptional accuracy, potentially reducing treatment time and the number of patient visits.

Join Kevin Lopez, RDH, BSDH, MHA, at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO for an evidence-based look at how guided biofilm therapy is reshaping preventive care, improving efficiency, and elevating patient outcomes.