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
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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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH, to its Editorial Advisory Board. She is an assistant professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Virginia Commonwealth University…
Big Changes Ahead for the North Carolina Dental Board
North Carolina lawmakers are proposing major changes to the structure and oversight of the state dental board that could shift how board members are selected.
Former NIDCR Director Settles Lawsuit and Looks to the Future
Rena D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, shares what’s next after her productive but rocky tenure at NIDCR has come to a close.
Mastering Maintenance for Long-Term Implant Success
Effective peri-implant maintenance therapy is essential for preventing biological and mechanical complications and ensuring the long-term success of dental implants.
British Sloth Undergoes a Root Canal to Treat Abscesses
In a first-of-its-kind procedure, dentists treated a two-toed sloth’s root abscesses at Chester Zoo. The challenging case combined veterinary and dental expertise to preserve the animal’s health.
Learn How to Expand Your Practice Into Esthetics at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Are you curious about the role of oral health professionals in esthetic medicine? Botox and dermal fillers have a variety of uses and dental hygienists are well prepared to use them.
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A lab-dish and animal study from Penn Dental Medicine reveals that a senotherapy combination reduces inflammation and bone loss tied to periodontal disease. Targeting cellular aging may open new doors in the management of periodontal…
Dentist Battles State Ban to Keep Therapy Dog in his Office
Kory Kirkegaard, DMD, is fighting to overturn a Kansas Dental Board decision banning his beloved therapy dog, Ivy, from his Overland Park office during business hours. Despite meeting state requirements and passing inspection, the certified…
Widow of Patient Who Died During Dental Procedure Is Passed Over for Dental Board
After her husband died during a routine dental procedure, Shital Patel hoped to bring a patient’s voice to North Carolina’s State Board of Dental Examiners. While she was not appointed as the board’s patient representative, Patel will…
Global Dental Hygiene Leaders Push Back Against Unqualified Care
In a powerful joint statement, ADHA and IFDH call for dental hygiene services to be delivered only by licensed, educated professionals. IFDH President Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, warns that shortcuts to fix workforce shortages could compromise…
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