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A Shift Toward Alcohol-Free Oral Care
As demand for alcohol-free oral care continues to grow, learn how alcohol-free mouthrinses can deliver therapeutic benefits while…
Not Again: Another Dental Practice Fails to Meet Infection Control Standards
A Colorado pediatric dental practice faces disciplinary action after an inspection uncovered multiple infection control violations,…
Halloween Candy’s Sticky Situation
As Americans prepare to indulge in billions of dollars' worth of Halloween candy, dentists and dental hygienists may face the…
When Substance Use Shows Up in the Dental Chair
Understanding the oral manifestations of substance use and the potentially dangerous interactions between drugs and dental…
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The Surprising Power of Language in Driving Patient Compliance
New findings suggest that clearer, more direct language about periodontal diseases may significantly improve patient motivation and adherence.
Oklahoma Expands Dental Team Roles in Workforce Access Bill
New legislation could redefine supervision, teledentistry, and team-based care, reshaping how dental hygienists and dental assistants deliver treatment.
How Corporate Dentistry Is Reshaping and Dividing the Profession
As Heartland Dental scales into a multibillion-dollar powerhouse, clinicians are questioning whether corporate efficiency enhances care or compromises it.
Can Good Bacteria Rewrite the Rules of Periodontal Disease?
Emerging evidence suggests probiotics may rebalance the oral microbiome, reduce inflammation, and enhance periodontal outcomes beyond traditional therapy.
A New Home for Augusta’s Dental Hygiene Program
Led by Erin Boyleston, MS, RDH, Augusta University’s Dental Hygiene Program has officially moved under the Dental College of Georgia. She shares how the move supports a closer connection between future dentists and dental hygienists as they…
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Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental-themed necklace, funny dental-themed coffee mug, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite…
Could Better Oral Health Boost Athletic Performance?
A growing body of research suggests that periodontal diseases, caries, and malocclusion may do more than affect the mouth. They may also undermine endurance, speed, strength, and recovery.
Why Dental Insurance Isn’t Protecting Patients From Big Bills
New reporting shows that many insured patients are still facing steep out-of-pocket dental costs, underscoring a growing challenge for practices trying to balance needed care with what patients can realistically afford.
Private Equity’s Dental Playbook
In a Forbes article, Tony Lo Sasso, PhD, examines new research on private equity in dentistry showing that while acquisitions were not linked to higher insurer reimbursement rates, they were associated with shifts toward higher-revenue care…
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