Delta Dental’s acquisition of dental offices across Wisconsin blurs the line between payer and provider. Oral health professionals are voicing growing concern over how this shift could compromise patient care and clinical autonomy.

Flossing with vaccine-coated thread may someday offer a painless and practical way to immunize people. A recent study shows floss-based delivery triggered a strong immune response in mice, including long-term protection.

The United States Food and Drug Administration is weighing the removal of all ingestible fluoride supplements from the US market, prompting outcry from oral health leaders. A July 23 public meeting will review emerging research, but the ADA…

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is proud to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member:  Lindsey M. Lee, RDH, MSDH, LPN, FADHA. She is the director of the University of New Mexico’s Dental Hygiene Program within the School of…

A proposed dental hygiene program at California Baptist University could help fill critical gaps in oral health care across the Inland Empire. With a 24-month curriculum and a mission to serve underserved communities, the program is set to…

New Gallup data reveal a strong link between regular dental visits and overall well-being, from better self-rated health to greater daily energy. Even after accounting for income, those who prioritize oral care tend to live healthier, more…

Artificial intelligence is paving a faster path to better dental care by predicting how composite materials will perform in the real world. A joint study by UT Health San Antonio and UTSA is helping clinicians cut through trial-and-error by…

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is proud to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Nancy Kuy, EdD, MSc, RDH. She is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at New York University College of Dentistry and is a Ruth L.…

Despite decades of evidence and advocacy, dentists are losing ground to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-fluoride campaign. As Republican-led states ban water fluoridation, the dental profession’s response has lacked the urgency and…

A new study from Japan has revealed significant associations between impaired oral function and abnormal blood test results related to glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and kidney function in older adults. These findings underscore the…