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.

Growing evidence supports NSAIDs, acetaminophen, and emerging long-acting analgesics as effective strategies for managing dental pain while reducing reliance on opioids.

Karen Davis, RDH, BSDH, will reveal practical, science-based strategies to help oral health professionals and their patients build healthy habits that lead to lasting change.

Strategic framework outlines three doctoral pathways to elevate dental hygiene alongside nursing, physical therapy and pharmacy

Researchers have developed a prototype intraoral robot designed to prepare teeth for crowns with exceptional accuracy, potentially reducing treatment time and the number of patient visits.

Join Kevin Lopez, RDH, BSDH, MHA, at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO for an evidence-based look at how guided biofilm therapy is reshaping preventive care, improving efficiency, and elevating patient outcomes.

Many root canal-treated cracked teeth can achieve favorable long-term outcomes, reinforcing the value of early diagnosis and tooth preservation.

A recent federal analysis found that a small number of insurers dominate many state dental insurance markets, potentially affecting provider negotiations, reimbursements, and patient choice.

Good posture is the key to maintaining musculoskeletal health. strengthening activities support spinal stability and improve postural endurance.

Supporters say the new law could help address workforce shortages and improve access to care, while critics argue it bypasses the education and licensure standards that define the dental hygiene profession.