California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the proposal…
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IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway…
20 Years of Protecting Children’s Smiles
A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
Winner of the December Sunstar eBrief Giveaway Announced
Congratulations to the December winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway, Shanin Peck, RDH, MA, ECPII. A professor and senior…
The Cross-Border Dental Boom Is Reshaping US Practice Economics
1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.
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California Dental Association Works to Solve Dental Assistant Shortage
Dental practices across California have struggled to fill employment openings since the COVID-19 pandemic, with dental assistants proving to be some of the most difficult hires to make. As such, the California Dental Association (CDA)…
Washington State Expands Dental Therapy
Washington Governor Jay Inslee signed HB 1678 into law on May 15, authorizing the licensure of dental therapists throughout the state. Previously, dental therapists could only practice on Tribal lands. Now, dental therapists will be able to…
Philadelphia Mayoral Candidate Experiences Dental Emergency
Cherelle Parker was knee deep into her campaign to win the Democratic primary in Philadelphia’s mayoral race when she learned she needed a tooth extracted. It was February and the field was competitive with more than five contenders. So,…
Improving Our Understanding of Gingival Inflammation
The University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle has received a $2.7 million grant to study the three types of inflammatory responses generated by exposure to dental plaque. Through an improved understanding of these responses,…
Get to Know Dimensions Brand Ambassador Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM
I have been a registered dental hygienist since 2003, and have worked in private practice, public health, and independent practice. Starting 2017, I had the opportunity to get involved in dental sales and consulting focused integration of…
Porphyromonas Gingivalis: A Microbe Enigma
Porphyromonas gingivalis is able to use various deliberate mechanisms to resist, weaken, or manipulate host immune responses.
Elevate Oral Care Povi•One™ 10% Povidone-Iodine Oral Antiseptic
Elevate Oral Care proudly announces the launch of another tool in the battle for improved oral
health. Povi•One™ features 10% Povidone-iodine in unit-dose, flow-through applicators which
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North Carolina Dental Office Experiences Bizarre Theft
A private esthetic dental practice in Charlotte, North Carolina, was robbed on May 11, but the thief did not abscond with cash or expensive dental equipment. While the dental assistant was with a patient, a man came into the waiting room,…
ADA Calls for More Transparency, Better Research on Fluoride Safety
The American Dental Association (ADA) has requested that the National Toxicology Program revise its meta-analysis on the association between fluoride exposure and IQ in children due to questions regarding the strength and validity of the…
Honoring Mothers
Mothers — in all forms —bring such love and joy into the world. All of us at Dimensions of Dental Hygiene wish the mothers of the world a special day filled with relaxation.
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