The United States dentist workforce is undergoing a generational shift, becoming younger, more female, and more racially and ethnically diverse. While the overall supply of dentists continues to grow, uneven geographic distribution and economic…
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Neutralized ECAS Shows Strong Results in Fighting Biofilm in Dental Unit…
A new study found that neutralized electrolyzed chlorinated water solution (ECAS) effectively reduced planktonic bacteria and…
NYU Study Reveals Widespread Anxiety and Promising Solutions
A new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association found that nearly three out of four adults experience some degree of…
Delaware Becomes Last State to Permit Dental Hygienists to Administer Local…
Delaware has officially passed legislation allowing dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia under direct dentist…
Full-Arch Implant Rehabilitation Has Come a Long Way
Dental implantology has advanced from Brånemark’s discovery of osseointegration in the 1950s to today’s All-on-X protocols, which…
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What Happens When Communities Drop Water Fluoridation
As more municipalities drop water fluoridation, the evidence from cities such as Calgary and Juneau paints a stark picture of rising childhood caries and skyrocketing treatment costs. For dental professionals, the rollback of this critical…
Introducing Profisil Fluoride Varnish Plus: The Next Generation in Dental Protection
We are excited to announce the launch of Profisil Plus, a significant advancement of our already popular Profisil Fluoride Varnish. Designed with the needs of dental professionals and their patients in mind, Profisil Plus incorporates…
Iowa Considers Deregistering Dental Assistants
A bill advancing through the Iowa legislature would allow dental assistants to work without registering with the state, a shift aimed at easing workforce shortages. While some view it as a practical solution, others in the profession worry…
How Navigation Tech Is Transforming Implant Placement
Freehand implant placement is giving way to high-tech solutions as clinicians embrace computer-assisted technologies for greater accuracy and fewer complications. With both static and dynamic systems offering three-dimensional guidance,…
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Suzanne Mathis, RDH, MS, empowers Georgia dental hygienists through education and advocacy.
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: embroidered dental zip up, dental loupes strap, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from…
Michigan Fights Tooth Decay With Kindergarten Dental Screenings
A statewide initiative is giving Michigan children a healthier start in school by offering no-cost dental screenings and early interventions to combat dental caries.
Learn How to Stop the Aches and Pains at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Is “ouch” one of the first words that comes to mind when you think about clinical dental hygiene practice? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. This interactive lecture provides the tools you need to reduce workplace pain.
Long COVID Hits Dental Professionals Harder Than General Public, Studies Suggest
New research suggests dental professionals may face a higher risk of long COVID compared to the general population, with nearly one in four reporting lingering symptoms after infection. These findings raise concerns about workforce…
Florida May Be Next State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation
The sunshine state may be following in Utah’s footsteps as the House and Senate consider prohibiting the addition of fluoridation to water supplies.
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