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…

As burnout and mental health challenges rise across the dental workforce, a new perspective suggests anxiety may be an adaptive signal; one that, when properly understood and integrated, can strengthen resilience, decision-making, and…

As new technologies and adjunctive therapies expand treatment options, clinicians must critically evaluate the evidence to select techniques that truly improve periodontal outcomes and patient quality of life.

An expert RDHAP panel will tackle scope clarity, sustainable business models, patient access, and the future of independent dental hygiene practice in California at this summer’s most anticipated meeting.

Advanced scientific analysis of a 15th–17th century skeleton uncovered evidence of an early gold dental bridge, offering rare insight into wealth, craftsmanship, and the long history of restorative dentistry.

New research suggests that disrupting bacterial communication pathways in dental plaque may help shift the oral microbiome toward health-associated species without eliminating beneficial bacteria.

Three years of data confirm the dental hygiene workforce shortage is a retention crisis. ADHA calls on employers and policymakers to act on evidence.

Mounting supply and operational costs have forced the shutdown of a county-run dental clinic that served nearly 2,000 vulnerable patients annually, raising urgent concerns about access, workforce stability, and the widening gap in oral…

Modern dentistry is redefining quality assurance through meticulous documentation, data-driven evaluation, and strategic communication to reduce risk and improve patient outcomes.

A new Indiana law creates a fast-track licensure pathway for internationally trained dentists to practice as dental hygienists, igniting debate over workforce shortages, professional standards, and the future of dental hygiene.