Using techniques and materials familiar to oral health professionals, a multidisciplinary team restored function and quality of life for a young green aracari with a custom-made prosthetic beak.

At Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO, periodontist Adam E. Saltz, DMD, MS, MPH, breaks down how to diagnose and manage soft tissue deformities to improve long-term stability and clinical predictability.

The American Dental Association and a coalition of health organizations are warning that weaker Food and Drug Administration oversight of flavored vaping products could increase youth nicotine addiction and expand access to high-risk…

A decade after the United States Supreme Court rebuked the North Carolina Dental Board for anticompetitive conduct, critics argue the board continues to restrict competition, limit dental hygienists, and shape dentistry to protect…

A major infection-control breakdown at a dental office has reignited urgent conversations about sterilization protocols, single-use devices, and the profession’s responsibility to protect patient safety.

From puberty to pregnancy to menopause, fluctuating female sex hormones can dramatically influence gingival inflammation, periodontal disease risk, oral discomfort, and overall oral health.

While in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the 56-year-old refugee experienced severe dental problems that led to sepsis after he consistently declined treatment.

Beginning July 1, 2026, California’s decision to limit full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for certain adult immigrants will reshape access to care, practice participation, and the balance between short-term savings and long-term system…

As new technologies and adjunctive therapies expand treatment options, clinicians must critically evaluate the evidence to select techniques that truly improve periodontal outcomes and patient quality of life.

An expert RDHAP panel will tackle scope clarity, sustainable business models, patient access, and the future of independent dental hygiene practice in California at this summer’s most anticipated meeting.