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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Some Dental Practices Up the Ante on Luxury
With COVID-19 in the rearview mirror, some dental practices are making their offices Instagram worthy and catering to patients with champagne tastes. According to Glossy, a digital media provider centered on beauty, fashion, and wellness,…
Should Dental Hygienists Receive Tips?
A Brooklyn, New York ophthalmologist recently authored a guest commentary for the Baltimore Sun about whether the tip jar should be expanded to include healthcare professionals. Eric Dessner, MD, specifically mentions dental hygienists,…
A Rose May Be More Than Just a Rose
Researchers at Japan’s Tokyo University discovered that the part of the rose that creates its lovely fragrance, β-damascone, a natural immunomodulator, offers anti-inflammatory properties. Authors of the study, which was recently published…
NYU Research Shows SDF Is a Game Changer
Research conducted at New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry showed that silver diamine fluoride (SDF) was as effective as dental sealants in caries prevention among children receiving care at a school-based dental clinic. The…
Professional Dental Care Utilization Drops Once Americans Enroll in Medicare
Medicare does not offer a dental benefit and this fact significantly impacts dental care usage among Americans ages 65 and older. Health Affairs reviewed data from the 2010–19 Medical Expenditure Panel Surveys on more than 97,000 Americans…
Philips and Candid Partner to Offer Dental Professionals an Effective and Efficient Orthodontic…
Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, and Candid Care,* creator of the CandidPro orthodontic platform, have announced a partnership to advance the efficiency and effectiveness of orthodontic care. Philips Sonicare is the…
New Report Highlights Risks of Vaping
The report “Clearing the Air: The Relationship Between Electronic Cigarette Use, Vaping, and Oral Health” presents a grim picture of the short- and long-term effects of vaping. Created by CareQuest Institute for Oral Health, the report…
Make the Most Out of Minis
The use of mini- and micro-mini-bladed Gracey curets is key in maximizing patient outcomes in periodontal therapy.
Most Dentists to Charge Patients More in the Coming Year
According to the “Economic Outlook and Emerging Issues in Dentistry Poll” conducted by the American Dental Association Health Policy Institute, three out of four dentists will increase patient fees in 2023. Participating dentists noted…
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