A proposed $1,000 annual cap on the state’s Medicaid dental benefits is raising urgent concerns about reduced care access, worsening oral health, and financial strain on providers.

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New legislation could redefine supervision, teledentistry, and team-based care, reshaping how dental hygienists and dental assistants deliver treatment.

As Heartland Dental scales into a multibillion-dollar powerhouse, clinicians are questioning whether corporate efficiency enhances care or compromises it.

Emerging evidence suggests probiotics may rebalance the oral microbiome, reduce inflammation, and enhance periodontal outcomes beyond traditional therapy.

Led by Erin Boyleston, MS, RDH, Augusta University’s Dental Hygiene Program has officially moved under the Dental College of Georgia. She shares how the move supports a closer connection between future dentists and dental hygienists as they…

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

A growing body of research suggests that periodontal diseases, caries, and malocclusion may do more than affect the mouth. They may also undermine endurance, speed, strength, and recovery.

New reporting shows that many insured patients are still facing steep out-of-pocket dental costs, underscoring a growing challenge for practices trying to balance needed care with what patients can realistically afford.

In a Forbes article, Tony Lo Sasso, PhD, examines new research on private equity in dentistry showing that while acquisitions were not linked to higher insurer reimbursement rates, they were associated with shifts toward higher-revenue care…