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…

We are excited to announce the launch of Profisil Plus, a significant advancement of our already popular Profisil Fluoride Varnish. Designed with the needs of dental professionals and their patients in mind, Profisil Plus incorporates…

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…

Is “ouch” one of the first words that comes to mind when you think about clinical dental hygiene practice? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. This interactive lecture provides the tools you need to reduce workplace pain.

New research suggests dental professionals may face a higher risk of long COVID compared to the general population, with nearly one in four reporting lingering symptoms after infection. These findings raise concerns about workforce…

The sunshine state may be following in Utah’s footsteps as the House and Senate consider prohibiting the addition of fluoridation to water supplies.