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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Michigan Increases Reimbursement and Expands Medicaid Dental Benefits
As part of efforts to improve access to oral healthcare, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has expanded dental benefits for adult Medicaid beneficiaries and increased rates for dental providers. This redesigned benefit,…
New National Campaign Promotes Oral Health
A new oral health literacy and educational campaign launched by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) seeks to raise awareness of the importance of regular dental care. With the support of the United States Department of…
Canadian Dentist Runs Marathon in Record Time Dressed as a Tooth
Amy Ellett, BSc, DDS, a British Columbia dentist, earned a Guinness World Record as the fastest women’s marathon runner in a three-dimensional body part. Ellet ran the London marathon in a very quick 3:37:16 while wearing a tooth costume…
Study Finds Patients on Long-Term Steroid Therapy Do Not Need an Extra Dose Prior to Oral Surgery
Many individuals are on a long-term regimen of glucocorticoids, a type of steroid used to treat adrenal problems, asthma, immune-mediated diseases, and organ transplant recipients. Standard dental practice previously suggested that taking…
Expanding the Opportunities for Dental Careers
Rico Maria Breznau, MA, RDH, RDA, CDA, steps up to the plate to help Northern Michigan attract dental professionals.
Genetics May Play a Role in the Oral-Brain Health Connection
Here’s one more reason for patients to focus on their oral health.
Therapy Dogs Shown to Help With Dental Anxiety
They’re showing up in hospitals, and now some dental offices are welcoming specially trained dogs into the operatory.
Ability of Dental Therapists to Help Underserved in Oregon Faces Barriers
In 2021, the Oregon state legislature created licensure for dental therapists to treat patients with limited ability to access dental care in traditional private practices. Three years later, only 13 dental therapists have been licensed and…
Free App Helps Those With Autism Improve Their Oral Health
Individuals with autism often face barriers to accessing dental care; a significant challenge is a lack of education for oral health professionals on how best to provide care to this population. With the goal of improving the oral health of…
Periodontal Treatments Defined
While the American Academy of Periodontology and the European Federation of Periodontology published an improved classification of periodontal diseases in 2018, the clinical application of the new classification as a guide to the delivery…
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