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 claims…
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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…
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…
Pink, Blue, and Biofilm: Test Your Disclosing Solution Know-How
How many questions can you get right? Test your knowledge!
When Untreated Tooth Decay Turns Deadly
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“The Right Amount of Natural”—ARM & HAMMER™ Essentials Toothpaste is Made with 100% Natural Baking Soda and Clinically Proven Benefits.
Innovation, Collaboration, and Variety Are Key
As a high school senior, Brigette Cooper, MS, RDH, knew she wanted a career in the healthcare field, and decided that a career in dental hygiene would be a perfect fit. “It was an aspect of health care, a way to provide service to the…
Discovery May Offer Insight in Cancer Treatment
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Flattening the Coronavirus Curve
Personal protective equipment has always been important in dental care delivery. The novel coronavirus, however, takes infection control to a whole new level.
Pioneering University of Maryland Dental Professor Receives Prestigious William J. Gies Award
Valli Meeks, DDS, MS, RDH, honored for improving oral healthcare for patients living with HIV/AIDS.
How Technology Can Help You Reduce the Risk of Musculoskeletal Injuries?
The use of proper ergonomics includes adjusting dental hygienists’ work environments to help them be more effective and efficient, while minimizing the risk of injury. New technology has entered the dental operatory that may provide…
Human-to-Animal Transmission of Coronavirus Found
The Bronx Zoo in New York City announced that a few of its tigers, including sisters Nadia and Azul, have been infected with the coronavirus. The tigers acquired the infection via an asymptomatic zoo employee with COVID-19. While the rest…
Impact of Asthma on Oral Health
Asthma ordinarily begins in childhood/adolescence, and—once established—the ongoing inflammatory process leads to underdevelopment of the lungs, further impeding their function. More than 6 million United States children under the age of 18…
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Why Is COVID-19 So Infectious?
Jessica Fagan, RDH, BS, MA—a full-time faculty member at Carrington College in Sacramento, California—is blogging for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene about COVID-19.
Respiratory diseases, such as COVID-19 can be spread via droplet…
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