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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While clinical competence is essential, resilience, communication, and coachability determine whether dental hygiene students thrive in school and sustain long, healthy careers.
The Rise of AI in Patient Discovery
The New Digital Referral Network
The way patients find dentists has changed forever. Referrals once drove nearly all growth — a happy patient told a friend, who told a neighbor, and so on. But in 2025, that chain has gone digital. Patients…
The Dental Marketing Landscape Is Changing—Fast
The Referral Era Is Over
For decades, dental practices grew by reputation and referrals. Great care spoke for itself, and patients told their friends. But in 2025, that model no longer scales. The average patient now touches 5–7 digital…
Third Molars vs High-Stakes Football Game
Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver A.J. Brown added an unexpected item to his week 17 prep list: wisdom tooth removal. While the timing raised eyebrows, oral health professionals know there are legitimate reasons third molars sometimes…
Veneer Application Without a License Brings Criminal Charges
A Georgia man who promoted himself as a “veneer technician” is facing more than 100 criminal charges for allegedly practicing dentistry without a license and causing harm to hundreds of patients. The case highlights growing concerns about…
Arizona Implant Case Ends in Tragic Loss
The death of an Arizona patient following a dental implant procedure has placed renewed focus on anesthesia safety in outpatient dental settings. A recent legal settlement underscores the critical importance of risk assessment, monitoring,…
A Holiday Dental Mishap Goes Viral
A festive family activity took an unexpected turn when a popular model and cookbook author lost a front veneer during holiday preparations. The incident offered a lighthearted reminder that even cosmetic dentistry can meet its match in…
How California Baptist University Is Tackling the Dental Hygiene Shortage
As California faces a critical shortage of dental hygienists, Program Director Kelly Donovan, RDH, EdD, shares about the new baccalaureate program at California Baptist University, which aims to expand the workforce, strengthen education,…
Detroit’s Health Hubs Bring Oral Health Professionals to Where Patients Are
Detroit’s new Health Hubs are reshaping access to medical, behavioral, and dental care by embedding providers directly inside schools across the district. By eliminating long-standing barriers, the initiative is helping thousands of…
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