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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The Foundation of Successful Complete-Arch Restorations
Achieving both esthetic and functional excellence in complete-arch rehabilitation depends on thorough diagnosis and strategic treatment planning. By following Misch’s classification of implant-supported and implant-assisted prostheses,…
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 leaders, educators, and vital public health professionals.
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: tooth pendant necklace, dental-themed, funny candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids…
Could Patients Grow a Third Set of Teeth by 2030?
Japanese researchers are testing a groundbreaking medication that may unlock humans’ hidden ability to regrow teeth.
PoviOne™ 10% Povidone-Iodine Now Available in 8mL Bulk Bottle
Elevate Oral Care® is excited to introduce the new PoviOne™ 8mL bottle, a 10% povidone-iodine solution designed for in-office use. This powerful bacteria-reducing antiseptic is now offered in a multiuse bottle, making it easier and more…
Marketing for Prescription Products Helps Smokers Quit, While OTC Ads Don’t
New research finds that direct-to-consumer advertising for prescription smoking-cessation drugs significantly reduces cigarette use, while over-the-counter nicotine product ads do not. The findings suggest that advertising can either…
Pediatricians Step In as Maine Struggles With Oral Health Professional Shortage
With the number of oral health professionals in Maine declining, pediatricians and school-based providers are stepping in to treat early tooth decay using silver diamine fluoride.
Educational Standards Save Lives
Strong, accredited dental hygiene education protects patients and ensures practitioners are equipped to deliver safe, comprehensive care that impacts overall health.
Debate Over Dental Therapists Heats Up as Florida Faces Oral Health Crisis
As Florida grapples with a growing oral health crisis and skyrocketing emergency dental costs, lawmakers are revisiting the controversial question of whether to authorize dental therapists. Supporters say these midlevel practitioners could…
Survey Reveals Need for Menopause-Specific Oral Health Benefits
A new Delta Dental survey reveals that most women are unaware menopause can affect their oral health, even as many experience dry mouth, sensitivity, and caries. The findings highlight a growing need for menopause-specific dental benefits…
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