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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Health Resources & Services Administration Wants Americans to Take Care of Their Oral Health
The Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) has launched a new campaign geared toward consumers to encourage good oral health. The campaign features statistics on the poor state of oral health in the United States including…
ADA Seeks Greater Support to Provide US Veterans With Dental Care
On March 28, the American Dental Association (ADA) sent a letter to Congress requesting more support in providing dental care to United States veterans. The letter asked for $1.25 billion to fund VA Dentistry, which is $50 million higher…
‘Mini-Residencies’ Help Public Health Dentists Broaden Their Skill Sets
Dentists serving low-income and underinsured patients via federally qualified health centers in Western North Carolina were frustrated by the need to refer many of their complex patients to other providers. The referral process and lengthy…
Effectively Addressing External Root Resorption
A thorough understanding of root resorption will help clinicians best advise their patients on treatment options.
April Is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
With early detection and treatment, oral cancer is highly survivable. Unfortunately, many cases are diagnosed in late stages. April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which highlights the importance of screening, especially at every dental…
Dental Armamentarium Has Not Changed Dramatically Since Ancient Times
The History Channel recently published an overview of oral hygiene tools throughout the ages and, surprisingly, many of them are easily recognizable today. While the toothbrush was invented in China at some point between 600 and 900 AD, the…
NYU Research Takes Top Honors at STAT Madness Competition
The STAT Madness Competition, which honors innovative research in science and medicine, chose a gel designed to fight periodontal diseases developed at the New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry as the winner of the top prize. The…
Michigan Invests More Than $85 Million in Dental Services for Adults Covered by Medicaid
The state of Michigan has expanded dental benefits for adults covered by Medicaid as well as increased reimbursement for participating dental providers. The $85.1 million will help those ages 21 and older receive preventive and restorative…
Grant Enables Dental Clinic to Add Diabetes Screening to Its Roster of Services
The Texas Tech Dental Oral Health Clinic in El Paso has received a $114,944 grant from the Paso del Norte Health Foundation to enable clinicians to screen patients for diabetes. The clinic serves residents of the borderplex area (city on…
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