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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Plymouth Meeting, PA, May 1, 2026 – Premier Dental® announces the launch of the Lumira™ LED Curing Light, a powerful, durable, and ergonomically designed curing solution engineered for consistent, predictable performance in today’s clinical…
Winner of March’s Sunstar Giveaway Is Announced
Congratulations to Heather Thomas, PhD, MEd, BS, RDH, the March winner of the Sunstar eBrief Giveaway! An associate clinical professor chair of the Dental Hygiene Department at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, she has been a…
Music Can Transform the Dental Experience
From high-anxiety patients to complex special-needs cases, music therapy is emerging as a powerful, drug-free tool to reduce fear, improve cooperation, and expand access to care.
Lisa Hardill, RDH, BHADM, Returns to Energize Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
With a passion for growth, innovation, and empowerment, this Canadian dental hygienist steps back into the spotlight as EXPO Brand Ambassador for one of dental hygiene’s most dynamic events.
Connecticut Moves to Untether Dental Care from the Office
A new bill could let experienced dental hygienists deliver preventive care at home, expanding access while sparking debate over safety, oversight, and the future of collaborative practice.
Mastering the Modern Caries Equation
A risk-based, fluoride-forward strategy powered by saliva and patient compliance is redefining how dental teams prevent, arrest, and reverse caries.
US Dental Opioid Prescribing Drops but Still Trails Best Practices
A new international analysis shows meaningful declines in dental opioid prescribing, yet the US continues to outpace most countries.
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 dental-themed tumbler, adorable tooth-shaped earrings, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite…
Helping Mothers Get Their Kids on the Path to Good Oral Health From Day One
Lisa Bress, RDH, MS, is leading the charge to improve oral health literacy and patient outcomes among underserved pregnant women and their children.
School-Entry Data Exposes Gaps in Early Oral Care
A new study shows most children still arrive at school age without early dental visits, consistent caregiver support, or exposure to key preventive tools, highlighting a critical window dental hygienists can help address.
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