Researchers have developed a prototype intraoral robot designed to prepare teeth for crowns with exceptional accuracy, potentially reducing treatment time and the number of patient visits.
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Guided Biofilm Therapy Is the Future of Dental Hygiene Comes to Discovery EXPO
Join Kevin Lopez, RDH, BSDH, MHA, at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO for an evidence-based look at how guided biofilm therapy is…
Study Shows Cracked Doesn’t Mean Lost
Many root canal-treated cracked teeth can achieve favorable long-term outcomes, reinforcing the value of early diagnosis and tooth…
New Government Report Raises Questions About Competition in Dental Insurance…
A recent federal analysis found that a small number of insurers dominate many state dental insurance markets, potentially affecting…
The Ergonomic Habits That Can Extend Your Career
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Poll Exposes Gaps in Kids’ Self-Care
A national poll finds more than one in three children have experienced oral health problems in the past 2 years, closely tied to inconsistent self-care. The findings reinforce the critical role dental hygienists play in improving adherence,…
Dental Hygiene Education Enters Its Immersive Era With VR
Under the vision of Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH, the Community College of Baltimore County is launching a first-of-its-kind virtual reality dental hygiene lab, bringing immersive simulation to clinical training.
Stand Up for Your License
AB 1952 proposes the development of an alternative licensure process for internationally trained dentists to work as dental hygienists in California. Now more than ever, dental hygienists must advocate for their profession, and California…
Siu’s Dental Hygiene Program Hosts Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently launched a symbolic new tradition by hosting its inaugural white coat ceremony.
“The ceremony represents far more than the presentation of…
Coast Guard Expands Oral Healthcare Team With Dental Therapists
The United States Coast Guard has partnered with the University of Minnesota to integrate dental therapists into its healthcare delivery model. The 5-year initiative aims to address provider shortages, strengthen operational readiness, and…
What Dental Hygienists Earned in 2025
Dental hygienist wages climbed again in 2025, with national averages nearing $49 per hour and top markets pushing well above $65.
Why Dental Teams Must Screen for Mental Health and Substance Use Risk
As evidence links oral health with mental illness and substance use disorders, oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to screen for these serious health issues.
Scope Shift or Staffing Solution? California’s AB 1952 Ignites Debate
California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the…
IHS Says Goodbye to Amalgam Fillings
The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway across dentistry. The move aligns federal tribal health care with global mercury reduction efforts while…
20 Years of Protecting Children’s Smiles
A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.
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