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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Texas Initiative Aims to Transform Teachers Into Oral Health Champions
A new program at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio’s School of Dentistry is enlisting teachers to help fight childhood caries, one of South Texas’ most pressing public health issues. By empowering educators with…
German Dentists Confront Their Nazi-Era Crimes With Apology
For the first time, Germany’s leading dental organization has publicly acknowledged the profession’s complicity in Nazi atrocities, from lethal experiments to the extraction of dental gold from concentration camp victims.
Precision Begins With Diagnosis
Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of predictable full-arch rehabilitation, especially in complex maxillary cases where anatomy, biology, and esthetics intersect. Through a combination of digital and physical diagnostic tools, clinicians…
A Viral Moment in the Dental Office Sparks a Parenting Debate
A Minnesota mother’s routine prophylaxis turned into an online parenting flashpoint after her dentist’s office sent a letter asking her not to bring her four young children to future visits. The viral episode has sparked widespread…
Dental Pulp Stem Cell Mitochondria Restore Neuronal Function in Parkinson’s Model
A new study reveals that mitochondria from human dental pulp stem cells can restore cellular energy, reduce oxidative stress, and promote neuron recovery in a Parkinson disease model. The findings suggest a novel, regenerative avenue for…
Tailoring Full-Arch Prostheses to Each Patient
Both fixed and removable implant-supported prostheses can restore comfort, function, and confidence in edentulous patients when treatment is personalized to anatomy and patient preference.
Why Low Medicaid Rates Are Driving Dentists Away
Across Alabama and much of the country, dentists face an impossible choice: continue serving low-income Medicaid patients at a financial loss or stop taking them altogether. A Stateline report reveals how low reimbursement rates are pushing…
California Expands Access to Dental Care for People With Autism
A new California law will equip oral health professionals with specialized training to better serve individuals with developmental disabilities.
A Seasonal Reminder of Candy’s Hidden Oral Hazards
As Halloween fills operatories with chatter about sweets, oral health professionals are reminded that sticky, sour, and hard candies pose some of the greatest risks to enamel integrity and restorative longevity. While moderation and proper…
Distance Dictates Dental Decisions: Maryland Study Reveals Why Patients Turn to Emergency…
New research from BMC Health Services Research reveals that Maryland patients living farther from dental offices are significantly more likely to seek emergency department care for nontraumatic dental issues. The findings spotlight a…
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