A new California law will equip oral health professionals with specialized training to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities.
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As Halloween fills operatories with chatter about sweets, oral health professionals are reminded that sticky, sour, and hard…
Distance Dictates Dental Decisions: Maryland Study Reveals Why Patients Turn…
New research from BMC Health Services Research reveals that Maryland patients living farther from dental offices are significantly…
The Foundation of Successful Complete-Arch Restorations
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Elevating Dental Hygiene Through Education and Advocacy
With more than 20 years of experience, Shavonne R. Healy, MSDH, RDH, is reshaping how dental hygienists see themselves — as…
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Utah Dental Hygienists and Assistants Can Now Place Restorations
New legislation passed in Utah allows dental hygienists and dental assistants to perform expanded functions, including placing restorations, under specific supervision. The move is poised to reshape team-based care in dental practices…
Community Water Fluoridation Is Under Fire
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, igniting fresh debate over a decades-old public health practice. As Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoridation, oral health…
The CDC’s Division of Oral Health Receives Devastating Blow
The ADA and ADHA express alarm over the dismantling of the CDC’s Division of Oral Health, warning that the cuts could unravel decades of progress in preventing dental disease and pose serious risks to the nation’s oral health.
Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Dental Caries
A new study reveals that pregnant women experience nearly twice the rate of dental caries compared to nonpregnant women, with hormonal fluctuations playing a key role. Researchers found increased levels of certain oral bacteria and fungi…
Does Arizona’s New Law Put Dental Patients at Risk?
A controversial new Arizona law allows dental assistants to perform prophylaxes, a role traditionally reserved for licensed dental hygienists. While supporters claim it increases patient access to care, critics warn it could compromise…
A Dental Hygiene Legend Retires After 44 Years
After an extraordinary 44-year career in academia, Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS, has retired from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A trailblazer in dental hygiene education and faculty development, Wilder leaves behind a lasting…
Understanding Risks, Prevention, and Maintenance for Peri-Implant Disease
Peri-implant diseases, including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are inflammatory conditions caused by plaque biofilm that can lead to significant bone loss if left untreated. With no standardized treatment guidelines,…
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editorial Advisory Board Appoints New Member
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its Editorial Advisory Board: Amy Coplen, RDH, DT, MS. She is the director of Dental Hygiene Studies at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon, and has…
Paving the Way for a Greener, More Efficient Future With Digital Dentistry
Embracing digital dentistry isn’t just about efficiency — it’s a powerful step toward sustainability, streamlining workflows while reducing waste and environmental impact.
Utah Bans Community Water Fluoridation
In a shocking move, Utah has become the first state to ban community water fluoridation.
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