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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Blazing a New Path in Advocacy
Crystal Adams, MA, CDA, RDH, left academia to focus on improving access to care for North Carolinians.
Study Shows Strong Ties Between Periodontal and Heart Health
Inflammation plays a key role in both periodontitis and atrial fibrosis.
Pandemic Has Done a Number on Children’s Oral Health
Study tracks decline in pediatric oral health, due in part to lockdowns and limited access to care.
Oral Health Professionals Who Raised COVID-19 Concerns to Receive Back Pay
A dental hygienist and a dental assistant who were fired by a North Texas dental practice after raising concerns regarding safe practices during the global pandemic will receive more than $15,000 in back pay after an investigation by the…
The Propensity for Gingival Recession
Preventive and maintenance practices are critical to preventing and managing this common periodontal problem.
California Legislation Seeks to Attract More Assistants by Reducing Requirements
New legislation sponsored by the California Dental Association seeks to bolster the dental assisting workforce by lowering the requirements. The bill AB 481 is still undergoing review. The most significant changes the bill will introduce…
Application Period Is Open for Pre-Dental Program Serving Underrepresented Students
Started in 2021 by Arian Johnson, DDS, a Black woman who faced a variety of obstacles when applying to dental schools, the University at Buffalo (UB) School of Dental Medicine’s program Destination Dental School provides undergraduate and…
Young Woman Needs Dentures After Years Without Dental Care
The popular morning television show, Today, highlighted a 37-year-old edentulous woman who wears dentures after years without dental care due to her inability to pay. After receiving regular dental care as a child, Katelyn Bowden no longer…
Howard University Focuses ‘Give Kids a Smile’ Event on Migrant Children
Most migrant children traveling to the United States in a quest to obtain asylum have not had any access to professional dental care since their journeys began. This inspired pediatric dental resident Jose Garcia, DDS, to suggest that…
A Surprise to No One: Grandparents Spoil Kids With Sugary Treats
A study published in the February issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association (ADA) finds that 72% of mothers report that grandparents indulge their grandchildren with sugary desserts and drinks. Conducted by researchers at the…
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