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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Thankam Thyvalikakath, DMD, MDS, BDS, PhD, MS; Angela Bruzzaniti, PhD; and Mythily Srinivasan, BDS, MDS, PhD — researchers at the Indiana University School of Dentistry in Indianapolis — recently received a $4.7 million, 5-year grant from…
Study Finds Continued Care Tied to Safety Measures During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers examined the connection between COVID-19 prevention measures and the practice of dentistry in El Salvador and Mexico between 2020 and 2021. The study included 1,719 dentists who answered a 20-question survey about their…
Can Algae Prevent Fluorosis?
A recent interventional clinical trial aimed to see if Spirulina platensis, a type of algae, could protect lambs from dental fluorosis and oxidative stress in areas where fluorosis is common. The researchers included 48 lambs, splitting…
Contributor to Both Dimensions and Decisions Receives Prestigious Award
Norman Tinanoff, DDS, MS, is the recipient of the Evidence-Based Dentistry Accomplished Faculty Award given by the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Association for Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Research. A professor in the…
Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Bill to Address Healthcare Workforce and Oral Health
On September 21, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee approved the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, a crucial piece of legislation that aims to sustain various workforce programs, including those…
NSK America Launches the All-New Ti-Max Z2 Series of Air Turbine Handpieces
NSK America, the Japanese manufacturer of dental equipment, proudly announces the launch of its groundbreaking updates to the all-new Ti-Max Z2 Series of Air Turbine dental handpieces. Redefining the standards of dental care, the Ti-Max Z2…
TempMee Announces Hero Award to Honor Dental Hygienists Throughout National Dental Hygiene Month
Celebrated each October, National Dental Hygiene Month honors the work and dedication of dental hygienists while raising awareness for oral health. TempMee, an industry leading dental staffing marketplace app, has announced its “TempMee…
Precision Instrument Selection for Effective Burnished Calculus Removal
Learn how to choose the right dental instruments and techniques for successful removal of stubborn burnished calculus deposits in various pocket depths and shapes.
Researcher Aims to Bridge the Gap Between Oral and Systemic Health
Sarah E. Raskin, PhD, an associate professor at the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, is passionate about oral health and its connection to overall health. Dedicated to…
South Dakota Opens Application Period for Student Loan Repayment Program
The South Dakota Department of Health will open the 2023 application period for the State Loan Repayment Program on October 2. This initiative is designed to attract those interested in providing dental and medical care to underserved…
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