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…
Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
As new technologies and adjunctive therapies expand treatment options, clinicians must critically evaluate the evidence to select…
RDHAPs Take the Stage at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
An expert RDHAP panel will tackle scope clarity, sustainable business models, patient access, and the future of independent dental…
A Medieval Gold Bridge Reveals the Surprising Origins of Cosmetic Dentistry
Advanced scientific analysis of a 15th–17th century skeleton uncovered evidence of an early gold dental bridge, offering rare…
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Paperwork Blunder Keeps Some Navy Dentists Serving Longer Than Anticipated
Due to an error in how years served were calculated, many United States Navy dentists and physicians who thought they were nearing the 20 years needed to retire are finding that they owe 3 more years. It seems that the clinicians’…
States Consider License Portability Legislation for Dentists and Dental Hygienists
License portability allows dentists and dental hygienists much more freedom in their mobility as it prevents the need to undergo licensure in different states. The American Dental Association, American Dental Hygienists’ Association,…
New Report Calls on States to Extend Post-Partum Medicaid Benefits
A new report from CareQuest Institute urges states to lengthen post-partum Medicaid benefits, which include dental care, from 60 days to 12 months in an effort to improve maternal health outcomes. The American Rescue Act created the…
CDC and ADA Promote Antibiotic Stewardship
The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the American Dental Association (ADA) have partnered to promote antibiotic stewardship among oral health professionals. The two organizations have created a new resource…
List of Institutions Receiving the Most Research Funding Is Released
Every year, the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) funds diverse research projects at academic institutions to improve the understanding of dental, oral, and health with the ultimate goal of improving overall…
Nevada to Provide Dental Care for Residents With Disabilities
The state of Nevada’s Medicaid program has received $2.5 million to provide dental care to residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) who often struggle to access professional oral healthcare services. The funds will…
Impact of Periodontal Classification on Treatment Planning
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Lawsuit Ensures New Yorkers on Medicaid Will Receive Dental Care
While state Medicaid programs are not required to cover oral healthcare, if they do provide reimbursement, they must cover all facets of dental care, even the most expensive treatments such as implants and endodontic therapy. The state of…
Legislation Supports Increase of Dental and Physician Residents in Underserved Areas
The Doctors of Community Act was introduced to the United States House of Representatives on April 25, 2023. The bill, which has bipartisan support, would make the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program permanent as well…
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