ADA Says Impact of Big, Beautiful Bill on Dentistry Is Significant
The American Dental Association released a 3-page summary of the effects of this legislation on the practice of dentistry.
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A Licensure Showdown Is Happening in Massachusetts
A proposed interstate compact could make it easier for dentists and hygienists to work across state lines, but it’s sparking heated debate over patient safety and regulatory control. Supporters see it as a way to reduce red tape, while…
Dimensions Welcomes a New Editorial Advisory Board Member
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is thrilled to announce the addition of David T. Wu, DMD, DMSc, FRCDC, to its Editorial Advisory Board. He is the director of Advanced Graduate Periodontology in the Department of Oral Medicine, Infection,…
Texas Researchers Use Machine Learning to Tailor Dental Composites
Scientists from University of Texas at San Antonio and UT Health San Antonio are harnessing artificial intelligence to predict how dental materials will perform, potentially transforming the way clinicians select composites for individual…
Saliva Test Shows Promise for Breast Cancer Screening
A University of Florida team has developed a palm-sized biosensor that uses saliva to detect breast cancer with remarkable accuracy.
What Oral Health Professionals Need to Know About Cold Agglutinin Disease
A recent case report reveals how a routine dental infection sparked a life-threatening hemolytic episode in a patient with cold agglutinin disease. The findings spotlight the critical importance of infection control and temperature…
Dental Grant Expands Lifesaving Care for Those Experiencing Homelessness in San Diego
A $150,000 grant to Father Joe’s Villages is bringing essential dental care and renewed hope to hundreds experiencing homelessness. The clinic’s expanded services will restore not only teeth, but confidence and opportunity.
Colorado Running Back Trades Football for Dentistry
After multiple concussions, Charlie Offerdahl is retiring from football and shifting his focus to a future in dentistry. His journey from walk-on tailback to dental school hopeful is inspiring the oral health community and beyond.
New Research Reveals Enamel May Unlock Clues to Childhood Disorders
A groundbreaking study out of Penn Dental Medicine and CHOP uses geology-inspired tools to explore how teeth mineralize, offering promising insights into craniofacial diseases and even everyday dental decay.
A Hidden Stroke Risk Revealed on a Panoramic X-Ray
A case report links a calcified stylohyoid ligament to carotid artery plaque, highlighting a potential stroke risk visible on dental radiographs. Oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to identify this silent threat before…
