The US House overwhelmingly approved legislation extending federal support for oral health workforce programs and prevention initiatives through 2028.
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Dry Mouth Could Be the Clue to Undiagnosed Diabetes
Because xerostomia is more common in patients with diabetes, oral health professionals may play a key role in identifying…
American Dental Hygienists’ Association Releases 2026–2028 Strategic…
New three-year plan focuses on advancing professional autonomy, workforce well-being and the role of dental hygienists in every…
Kettenbach Receives German Top 100-Innovation Award in 2026 The Recognition,…
Consistent innovation efforts payoff: Kettenbach has once again been awarded the prestigious TOP 100 Award 2026, ranking among the…
Rural Dental Assisting Program Pause Raises Access Concerns in Virginia
The pause of Mountain Empire Community College’s dental assisting program could further strain Virginia’s dental workforce pipeline…
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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
control the dose of this effective oral antiseptic…
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.
Cochrane Oral Health Collaborating Center Opens at Penn Dental Medicine
The University of Pennsylvania (Penn) School of Dental Medicine in Philadelphia has partnered with Cochrane Oral Health — a global nonprofit network that produces systematic reviews across all areas of medicine — to launch the Cochrane Oral…
Mastication Is Key to Successful Diabetes Management
Research conducted at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine shows that the ability to chew is key to keeping blood sugar levels low among patients with Type 2 diabetes. The study included 94 patients with Type 2 diabetes in…
New Report on Consumer Opinions Regarding Oral Health Is Released
A survey of 2,000 American adults and parents of children aged 12 and younger regarding their thoughts on oral health has some interesting findings. Conducted by Delta Dental, results showed that 92% of adults and 96% of parents believe…
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