A new rule allows qualified 16- and 17-year-olds to work as registered dental assistants, creating an earlier workforce pipeline while maintaining education, registration, and supervision requirements.

Proposed updates to the HIPAA Security Rule could require stronger cybersecurity protections, more detailed documentation, and stricter protocols for dental practices.

Join Lancette VanGuilder, BS, RDH, PHEDH, CEAS, FADHA, as she explores how legislation, autonomy, innovation, and medical-dental integration are redefining the dental hygienist’s role in whole-body healthcare.

A newly validated survey reveals mixed patient attitudes toward dentists and dental hygienists administering vaccines while highlighting the profession's growing role in disease prevention and public health.

A new federal initiative encourages state Medicaid programs to phase out coverage of dental amalgam, signaling a potential shift in restorative dentistry and reimbursement policy.

Discover how the latest periodontal classification system and emerging treatment technologies can elevate diagnosis, treatment planning, and patient outcomes.

Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and practice more fully within their education and training under a collaborative model.

As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue damage, counseling patients, and monitoring for potentially significant oral complications.

Attendees of Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO will learn how to recognize the warning signs of human trafficking can empower oral health professionals to protect vulnerable patients and potentially save lives.

A recent Canadian patient recall underscores that even a low-risk exposure can have significant consequences, reinforcing the need for strict adherence to CDC and OSHA infection control protocols and dedicated oversight within every dental…