Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the need to integrate dental care into chronic disease management. A national study of more than 14 million hospitalizations…
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Vermont Halts Dental Therapy Program, Shifts Focus to Expanding Dental Hygiene
After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program…
Why Dental Hygienists Belong on the Endodontic Team
As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to…
Passionate Dental Hygienist Wins the May Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
With more than 35 years of experience in clinical practice, Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, also presents continuing…
GBR and Growth Factors Deliver 10 mm Bone Gain Without Autograft
A recent case report in Perio Update showcases a staged guided bone regeneration (GBR) approach using a composite graft and rh-PDGF…
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Expanding the Role of Dental Hygienists in Orofacial Rehabilitation
With expertise in dental hygiene, massage therapy, and myofunctional therapy, Rebecka Clark, RDH, LMT, CSOM, CMLDT, CH-ONC, is pioneering an integrative approach to patient care and advocating for a broader role for dental hygienists in…
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: personalized tooth pen holder, cute dental hygiene sweatshirt, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite home care…
Flossing May Reduce Stroke Risk
Studies continue to confirm the relationship between oral care and the rest of the human body.
Alabama Dentists Face Financial Strain Amid Medicaid Funding Shortfalls
Alabama dentists accepting patients covered by Medicaid are confronting severe financial challenges due to inadequate reimbursement rates and limited adult dental coverage. This crisis threatens the sustainability of dental practices and…
Elevate Oral Care Introduces Papacárie Duo
Introducing Papacárie Duo, now available in the United States and the newest addition to the Elevate Oral Care® line of innovative products. Papacárie Duo has been available for over 20 years around the world. It is a globally studied…
Exploring Regenerative Approaches for Retrograde Peri-Implantitis
A novel case report highlights the potential of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with allograft material in managing retrograde peri-implantitis. While biofilm removal remains a challenge, this approach demonstrates…
During CDS 2025, CareStack Showcased the Newest AI-led Upgrades to its Cloud-Based Practice…
Kissimmee, FL – February 24, 2025 – CareStack, a leading provider of AI-led all-in-one cloud-based dental practice management solutions, demonstrated the latest AI enhancements to its all-in-one practice management platform during the…
Florida’s Dentist Shortage Leads to an Opening for Dental Therapy
With 65 of Florida’s 67 counties classified as dental deserts, lawmakers are considering a new dental therapist certification to expand access to care. While supporters argue the model is safe and effective, some dentists worry about…
How a Pilot Program is Transforming Dental Care for Patients with Disabilities
For individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, a trip to the dental office can be overwhelming. A new pilot program at Tufts Dental Facilities is breaking barriers with home visits and telehealth, making dental care more…
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Registration for the 2025 Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO is now open and the first 100 registrants will receive half off* through the Esther Wilkins Educational Scholarship program. Use the code FIRST100 at checkout.
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