Starting January 1, 2027, California dental plans must honor patients’ assignment of benefits, allowing practices to receive insurance payments directly while increasing transparency around provider networks and out-of-pocket costs.
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Missouri Expands Dental Access as Medicaid Cuts Loom
Medicaid expansion has opened doors to preventive and specialized dental care for thousands of Missourians, but proposed funding…
Managing Tooth Wear
Understanding the causes and clinical presentation of tooth wear helps clinicians to prevent further damage and develop effective…
Why Dental Hygienists Leave
New research exposes the impact of abusive supervision on dental hygienists’ mental health, job satisfaction, and decisions to…
Unlicensed Iowa Clinic Shut Down After Years of Unregulated Care
From unproven cancer treatments to an unlicensed dental operatory, the case of Old Cabin Retreat highlights the serious risks of…
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Proposed California State Budget to Fund Dental Workforce Training and Dental Care for Pediatric and…
While California’s 2022-2023 state budget remains under negotiation, it currently includes significant investment in dental workforce training, preventive care for children, and improving access to care for patients with special needs. The…
Oral Vitamin D Supplements May Help Tooth Remineralization
A study that investigated the impact of oral vitamin D supplementation on the remineralization of teeth found that maintaining adequate levels of this important nutrient improved surface microhardness and mineral content, effectively…
ToothShower Provides Shower-Powered Water Flossing and Brushing
ToothShower (610-506-5941; toothshower.com) is an innovative oral home-care appliance that provides water flossing, toothbrushing and gum massaging while in the shower. The design goal was to provide a means for your patients to be more…
Journal of Dental Education Calls for Overhaul of Curriculum
The Journal of Dental Education (JDE), in partnership with three other dental journals, recently addressed the 2021 report “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” with a call to update the curriculum and delivery model of oral…
Saving Teeth and Lives
Jennifer L. Prince, EdD, began her career as a military dental hygienist, which led to a professional path in mental health where she is helping to prevent suicide among service members.
Ongoing Leadership Training for UNC Dental Hygiene Students Assured as Part of New Curriculum
Thanks to a substantial donation, students in the University of North Carolina Adams School of Dentistry and Dental Hygiene Programs will continue to benefit from career preparation courses.
Study Shows How Drugs Developed to Treat Periodontal Disease Impact Blood Vessel Elasticity
Researchers use 3D-printed blood vessels to investigate the effects of fluid flow on tissues.
Inequity Is Significant Focus of ‘Oral Health in America’ Report
The Journal of the American Dental Association published an overview of key points outlined in the longer, more in-depth report: “Oral Health in America: Advances and Challenges,” produced by the National Institute of Dental and…
Vaccination Against Monkeypox Begins to Contain Outbreak of Cases
As more cases of the infectious viral disease—monkeypox—pop up outside of its native west and central Africa, some nations have begun vaccination programs to ensure the outbreak remains contained. Thus far, more than 230 cases of monkeypox…
University of Minnesota School of Dentistry Joins Effort to Transform Pharmaceuticals
The Center for Integrated Material Science and Engineering for Pharmaceutical Products—an interprofessional collaborative dedicated to transforming the way the world develops medications—has a new member: the Minnesota Dental Research…
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