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 removal of state support for community water fluoridation in Oklahoma could saddle residents with nearly half a billion dollars in additional dental costs over the next 5 years. Experts warn the policy shift jeopardizes prevention,…
Dental Hygienists Rally to Protect Education Standards and Patient Safety
Join the Oral Health Awareness Project on October 25 in Washington, DC, to show policymakers that oral health matters and dental hygienists’ voices must be heard.
West Virginia Pushes for Fairer Dental Insurance With New Campaign
The West Virginia Dental Association has launched the “More for Your Smile West Virginia” campaign urging lawmakers to pass a dental loss ratio law that would ensure patient premiums are directed toward care rather than administrative…
Dental Hygienist Trades Plaque for Puff
Dental hygienist Krista Mellina, RDH, swapped her scaler for a spatula, building a booming handcrafted marshmallow brand from scratch.
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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 tumbler, fun dental holiday sweatshirt, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your favorite oral…
The Fell Sulcular Sweep Provides an Innovative Interdental Cleaning Technique
The Fell Sulcular Sweep introduces a targeted approach to interdental cleaning, reaching areas that brushing and flossing often miss. By using a gentle sweeping motion along the sulcus and gumline, this technique improves biofilm removal…
Gingi-Pak Launches SDF Pro™ 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution
Camarillo, CA – September 24, 2025 – Gingi-Pak is proud to announce the launch of SDF Pro™ 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution. The introduction of SDF Pro™ 38% Silver Diamine Fluoride Solution expands Gingi-Pak’s growing preventive…
Dentists’ Confidence Dips Amid Rising Costs and Modest Growth
The latest ADA Health Policy Institute report shows a decline in dentists’ economic confidence in Q2 2025, despite steady consumer spending on dental care. Rising supply costs, stagnant reimbursements, and staffing shortages continue to put…
Long-Term Success of Full-Arch Implants Hinges on Maintenance
Full-arch implant prostheses deliver survival rates above 90% over 10 to 15 years, but biological and technical complications increase with time. Regular maintenance visits are essential to manage risks, ensure prosthetic function, and…
Study Reveals Young Adults Are Most Likely to Skip Dental Visits
Nearly one in three young adults did not access professional dental care in the past year, according to a new national study. The findings highlight urgent policy and practice challenges as cost, lack of insurance, and broader life…
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