Kanye West’s lawsuit against his dentist for alleged nitrous oxide addiction is shining a spotlight on an uncomfortable question: Can this everyday tool in the dental office lead to dependency? As recreational use surges and regulation…

Treating caries has become less invasive, time-consuming, and painful due to the availability of innovative technologies such as caries diagnostic tools, silver diamine fluoride, fluoride, glass ionomer, sealants, and guided enamel…

In 2024, significant legislative changes across the United States have broadened the scope of practice for oral health professionals. These reforms aim to address workforce shortages and improve access to care by expanding practice…

After nearly two decades without an increase, Arkansas is raising Medicaid dental reimbursement rates to encourage providers to stay in the system as well incentivize those who have left the program to return. The move aims to combat some…

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Jennifer Brame, EdD, MS, BSDH, RDH. She is a clinical professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Adams School of Dentistry,…

As more municipalities drop water fluoridation, the evidence from cities such as Calgary and Juneau paints a stark picture of rising childhood caries and skyrocketing treatment costs. For dental professionals, the rollback of this critical…

A bill advancing through the Iowa legislature would allow dental assistants to work without registering with the state, a shift aimed at easing workforce shortages. While some view it as a practical solution, others in the profession worry…

Suzanne Mathis, RDH, MS, empowers Georgia dental hygienists through education and advocacy.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: embroidered dental zip up, dental loupes strap, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from…

A statewide initiative is giving Michigan children a healthier start in school by offering no-cost dental screenings and early interventions to combat dental caries.