National dental organizations are urging Congress to strengthen the CDC's oral health program, arguing that prevention, surveillance, and public health initiatives are essential to improving access and reducing oral disease nationwide.

A recent disciplinary case highlights why informed consent is more than paperwork and why the ongoing controversy surrounding tongue-tie procedures makes clear communication more critical than ever.

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Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, outgoing president of the IFDH, was recognized with honorary lifetime membership in Baveno, Italy.

New legislation allows Oklahoma dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and therapeutic lasers under general supervision, marking one of the state’s most significant practice updates in years.

A New Zealand study found that adolescents’ confidence in their smiles plays a significant role in their psychological well-being, with active social media use amplifying those effects.

A last-minute state budget agreement delays $1 billion in proposed Medi-Cal Dental cuts until 2027, giving providers and millions of patients a temporary reprieve while uncertainty remains.

As corporate dental organizations continue to reshape the marketplace, a growing number of dentists are choosing practice ownership to preserve clinical autonomy, build equity, and define their own future.

After more than four decades of leadership, scholarship, and mentorship, Marion Manski, MS, RDH, is retiring from Virginia Commonwealth University as LaTesha McLee, MSDH, RDH, steps into the next era of the program’s leadership.

A California dental hygiene program is working to regain compliance after a state investigation uncovered multiple violations amid allegations of administrative dysfunction, staffing shortages, and a deteriorating educational environment.