The United States dentist workforce is undergoing a generational shift, becoming younger, more female, and more racially and ethnically diverse. While the overall supply of dentists continues to grow, uneven geographic distribution and economic…
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Neutralized ECAS Shows Strong Results in Fighting Biofilm in Dental Unit…
A new study found that neutralized electrolyzed chlorinated water solution (ECAS) effectively reduced planktonic bacteria and…
NYU Study Reveals Widespread Anxiety and Promising Solutions
A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that nearly three out of four adults experience some degree of…
Delaware Becomes Last State to Permit Dental Hygienists to Administer Local…
Delaware has officially passed legislation allowing dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under direct dentist…
Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation Has Come a Long Way
Dental implantology has advanced from Brånemark’s discovery of osseointegration in the 1950s to today’s All-on-X protocols, which…
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President Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs, some as steep as 54%, are shaking the dental supply chain. Rising costs and global delays may impact everything from implants to innovation.
Nevada Bill Threatens Standards for Dental Hygiene Profession
SB495 could allow licensure without CODA-accredited education, jeopardizing patient care and professional integrity.
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Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental hygienist tote bag and makeup bag, personalized notepad, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your…
The ADA’s SmileCon 2025 Will Be the Meeting’s Swan Song
The American Dental Association will end its flagship conference after SmileCon 2025 in Washington, DC. Changing attendee habits and rising costs lead to reimagining future professional engagement.
Dental Hygienist Salaries Outpace Household Incomes in Several States
In 2025, dental hygienists in states like Alaska and Arkansas are earning more than the average household, highlighting the profession's growing financial appeal.
Dental Hygiene Director’s Passion for Inclusive Care Leads to Immersive Education
At Utah Valley University, Dental Hygiene Program Director Sandy Wilson, RDH, MACI, has created a visionary partnership with the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism to ensure children with autism receive tailored dental experiences that build…
Link Between Idiopathic Pain and Poor Oral Health Found
A new study shows how the oral microbiome is related to chronic pain syndromes in women.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Sponsors Alla J. Wheeler Award
Beloved dental hygiene professor lost to cancer is honored each year with this award given to one student graduating from New York University’s Dental Hygiene Program.
New Survey Underscores Gaps in Oral-Systemic Health Awareness
Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report shows that Americans value their oral health, but still miss key connections between the mouth and the body. Dental anxiety and misunderstandings about oral health’s…
Root Planing Isn’t Outdated, It’s Essential for Healing
Despite some dental hygiene programs dropping root planing from the clinical curriculum, embedded calculus continues to hinder periodontal healing. Tactilely smooth roots, achieved through root planing, remain key to long-term periodontal…
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