Beginning July 1, 2026, California’s decision to limit full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for certain adult immigrants will reshape access to care, practice participation, and the balance between short-term savings and long-term system costs.
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Rethinking Anxiety in Dentistry
As burnout and mental health challenges rise across the dental workforce, a new perspective suggests anxiety may be an adaptive…
Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
As new technologies and adjunctive therapies expand treatment options, clinicians must critically evaluate the evidence to select…
RDHAPs Take the Stage at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
An expert RDHAP panel will tackle scope clarity, sustainable business models, patient access, and the future of independent dental…
A Medieval Gold Bridge Reveals the Surprising Origins of Cosmetic Dentistry
Advanced scientific analysis of a 15th–17th century skeleton uncovered evidence of an early gold dental bridge, offering rare…
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A study conducted at the University of Gothenburg found that individuals who undergo surgical treatment for severe obesity face an increased risk of dental caries and a decline in oral health. The research aimed to assess the oral health of…
Optimizing Gingival Graft Healing
The use of palatal stents and collagen dressing can significantly improve patient comfort, accelerate healing, and reduce complications in gingival graft procedures.
Pennsylvania Considers Adding Dental Care Back Into Medicaid Program
Pennsylvania lawmakers are aiming to reinstate Medicaid coverage for most forms of dental care, addressing a gap in oral healthcare services created in 2011 when changes to the state's Medical Assistance Program restricted coverage for…
Oral Health Is Key to Endangered Wolves’ Survival
The endangered red wolf, a unique species native only to the United States, is making a slow but hopeful comeback, thanks to a carefully managed breeding and reintroduction program that includes special attention to the wolves’ dental…
VCU Receives Grant to Encourage New Generation of Dental Educators
The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry in Richmond has secured a $970,000 grant from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration for the Dental Faculty Loan Repayment Program (DFLRP). This 5-year…
Introducing a New High-Volume Evacuation Mirror
Nu-Bird Design & Manufacturing, Maple Valley, Washington, has introduced the Banchi, an ergonomic high-volume evacuation (HVE) mirror that comes with the on/off valve integrated into the handle. Clinicians now can enjoy easier airflow…
The ADA and Forsyth Institute Join Forces to Advance Oral Health
The American Dental Association (ADA) and the Forsyth Institute have joined forces to create the ADA Forsyth Institute, a pioneering organization dedicated to advancing oral health through scientific innovation and research. This…
Expanding Possibilities for the Next Generation of Dental Hygienists
Mary Lou Nicoletti, CDA, RDH, MS, shares how the Dental Hygiene Program at Eastern International College responded to student needs by pivoting to a baccalaureate program.
Help for Dental Inflammation and Bone Loss May Soon Be at Hand
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