Researchers have developed a prototype intraoral robot designed to prepare teeth for crowns with exceptional accuracy, potentially reducing treatment time and the number of patient visits.
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Guided Biofilm Therapy Is the Future of Dental Hygiene Comes to Discovery EXPO
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Many root canal-treated cracked teeth can achieve favorable long-term outcomes, reinforcing the value of early diagnosis and tooth…
New Government Report Raises Questions About Competition in Dental Insurance…
A recent federal analysis found that a small number of insurers dominate many state dental insurance markets, potentially affecting…
The Ergonomic Habits That Can Extend Your Career
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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…
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 tooth jewelry dish, cute dental notepad bundle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral…
What’s In and What’s Out in CDT 2026
The CDT 2026 update includes 60 total code changes, highlighted by six deletions that reflect evolving clinical practice and public health realities. Understanding which codes are disappearing and why can help dental teams prepare for…
Eastern Washington University Charts a New Path With Dental Therapy Program
EWU is moving forward with plans to launch a master’s-level dental therapy program, aiming to strengthen the oral health workforce in rural Washington. While dental therapy is designed to expand access to care, the model sometimes faces…
Gingivitis May Raise the Stakes for Brain Health
A long-term Finnish study suggests severe gingivitis and periodontitis may increase both the risk of developing a cerebral artery aneurysm and the likelihood that it will rupture. Dental caries, however, was not linked to aneurysm risk,…
Pink, Blue, and Biofilm: Test Your Disclosing Solution Know-How
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When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
A fatal case of sepsis linked to untreated dental caries underscores how oral disease can rapidly escalate into life-threatening systemic infection. The case highlights the critical role of early dental intervention in preventing deep neck…
Speak Out Against Expanding Anesthesia to Dental Assistants by December 18!
A California pilot program proposing to allow expanded function dental assistants to administer local anesthesia threatens to blur critical lines in education, training, and patient safety. Dental hygienists must make their voices heard…
California’s System of Providing Dental Care Is in Crisis
New reporting from the San Francisco Standard reveals a worsening dental hygienist shortage in California that is reshaping both clinical practice and the economics of dentistry. Dentists are increasingly relying on associate dentists or…
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