Scientists are developing three-dimensional-printed bone grafts infused with inflammation-resolving molecules to regenerate bone faster and more effectively in patients with periodontitis. This bioengineering breakthrough could transform periodontal…
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Nebraska Prisons Struggle to Provide Basic Dental Care
Routine dental care is nearly nonexistent in Nebraska’s overcrowded prisons, where tooth extractions are often the only treatment…
A Patient Creates a Molar Masterpiece for his Dentist
In an act of gratitude, a patient hand carved a lifelike molar from alabaster and gifted it to his dentist who turned the heartfelt…
The Alliance Sets Out to Empower the Profession
This innovative nonprofit is redefining professional support and access-to-care advocacy for dental hygienists in Florida. By…
A Kentucky Head Start Program Supports Oral Health but Suffers Due to Lack of…
Paducah’s Head Start program is dedicated to supporting the oral health of kids and families, but an overwhelming shortage of…
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Dental Tourists to Turkey Report Less Than Desirable Results
Dental tourism is common with residents of many countries, including the United States, who seek dental care in regions that offer services for a significantly reduced cost. Turkey hosts more than 150,000 travelers each year who come to…
Dental Care Hard to Come By in Rural America
Approximately 15% of Americans reside in rural areas and a new report from the United States Department of Health and Human Services Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality finds that professional dental care is often not easily accessed…
WHO Calls for Universal Dental Care
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released its Global Oral Health Status Report, which reviews the dental disease rates among 194 countries across the globe. Unsurprisingly, the most common oral health problems are dental caries,…
Tennessee’s Medicaid Program to Cover Dental Care for Adults
Beginning January 1, Tennessee residents who are covered under the state’s Medicaid program, TennCare, will receive dental care benefits. Tennessee, Alabama, and Delaware are the only states that do not include dental care in their Medicaid…
Sustainability in Clinical Practice–Are You Aware?
Sustainability can be defined as avoidance of the depletion of natural resources to maintain an ecological balance. At a recent Dentsply Sirona World Conference, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief, Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, sat…
Is a ‘Tripledemic’ on the Way?
As temperatures drop across the United States and people begin spending more time indoors, public health experts have expressed concern about a “tripledemic,” a trifecta of rising flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) cases.…
Marquette Lands $1 Million Grant to Support Special Care Dentistry
Wisconsin’s only dental school, the Marquette University School of Dentistry in Milwaukee, received a $1.02 million grant from the United States Health Resources and Services Administration. The funds will enable the school to expand its…
Canada Legislates Nationwide Dental Benefit for Children
Canada will offer national dental coverage for children younger than 12 whose families earn less than $90,000 per year. The plan will pay up to $650 annually—depending on income level—for routine dental care. The benefit will come through…
High-Quality and Cost-Effective Replacement Sensor Now Available
Specifically designed to directly integrate with all the major imaging software applications, the Open Sensor is the perfect replacement sensor. A true open sensor, it works with dental practices’ existing software systems, eliminating the…
First Dental Therapist in Oregon Begins Practicing
Rosalie Goode, RDH, recently began practicing as a dental therapist at Willamette Dental Group in Southern Oregon. She provides restorative care, extracts teeth, and prescribes medications under the supervision of a dentist. Goode is a…
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