Routine dental care is nearly nonexistent in Nebraska’s overcrowded prisons, where tooth extractions are often the only treatment option. With limited staffing and long wait times, incarcerated individuals face preventable pain and oral…

In an act of gratitude, a patient hand carved a lifelike molar from alabaster and gifted it to his dentist who turned the heartfelt gesture into a lasting tribute at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. This meaningful artwork now inspires…

This innovative nonprofit is redefining professional support and access-to-care advocacy for dental hygienists in Florida. By prioritizing inclusion, transparency, and systemic change, the alliance is making oral health equity a reality,…

Paducah’s Head Start program is dedicated to supporting the oral health of kids and families, but an overwhelming shortage of pediatric dentists is leaving children waiting months for care. As demand climbs and Medicaid access shrinks, the…

A proposed amendment to Arizona’s oral preventive assistant (OPA) law could weaken educational standards by bypassing CODA accreditation. Dental hygienists are being urged to speak up before the bill advances.

As states like Nevada consider lowering dental hygiene academic requirements, the University of Pittsburgh is taking a different approach by expanding access to care while maintaining educational rigor. A new Regional Training Center in…

West Virginia University is testing a new thermoplastic aligner material that uses shape memory technology to move teeth more efficiently. These advanced, customizable clear aligners promise the comfort, convenience, and precision today's…

Researchers at Tufts University have developed a novel dental implant designed to reconnect with the body’s nerve system, offering the potential for true sensory feedback. Paired with a less invasive surgical technique, this innovation…

Emerging research links a less diverse oral microbiome to higher rates of depression, suggesting that the mouth may offer diagnostic clues to mood disorders. This insight adds to the growing evidence connecting oral and systemic health,…

A new study reveals dental procedures may contribute to microplastic (MP) contamination in the clinic environment and potentially in patients. From denture soaking to resin grinding, the release of MPs and their toxic effects are raising…