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…
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RDHAPs Take the Stage at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
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Congratulations to the November winner of the Sunstar eBrief, Kim Kolassa, RDH, BS. A dental hygienist for more than 30 years, Kim worked in private practice for 18 years, where she honed her clinical and patient communication skills.…
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Dentistry Finds Its Footing, but the Comeback Remains Elusive
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Florida House Passes Dental Therapy Legislation
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