Nearly 72 million American adults lack dental insurance — nearly three times more than those without health coverage. The 2024 SOHEA survey exposes critical disparities tied to income, age, and race, revealing how fragmented coverage fuels poor oral…
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New Tax Proposal Could Bite Into Dental Practice Profits
A provision in a congressional tax bill threatens to increase taxes on dental practices structured as pass-through entities.…
Navigated Implant Placement Restores a Patient’s Smile
Through digital navigation and three-dimensional planning, a missing lower premolar was restored with pinpoint accuracy. This case…
Preventing Pain During Dental Appointments
Anatomy, armamentarium choices, and possible alterations for many common delivery techniques are key to the successful delivery…
Tips for Keeping Your Implant Patients Healthy
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Dynamic Implant Planning
Advanced digital workflows are transforming implant dentistry with precise, restoratively driven treatment planning. By merging CBCT scans with intraoral scans and using dynamic navigation systems, clinicians gain unmatched control and…
Florida Pulls the Plug on Community Water Fluoridation
Florida is now the second state in the U.S. to ban water fluoridation, igniting a nationwide clash between government mandates and personal choice. While health authorities warn of dental consequences, state leaders say forced fluoridation…
FDA Targets Fluoride Supplements for Kids
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to pull fluoride drops and tablets for children off the market, citing potential health risks like. Oral health professionals warn this move could put caries-prone kids at…
Everything You Need to Know About Supporting Implant Success
While implant therapy has a high success rate, complications do happen, and dental hygienists are on the frontlines of supporting implant health. With a rapidly growing body of evidence on implant maintenance, hygienists need to know how to…
New Drug Targets Oral Cancer’s Deadliest Forms
A cutting-edge oral cancer therapy is moving closer to reality thanks to a $400,000 National Institutes of Health grant awarded to UT Health San Antonio and biotech startup Keraceuticals. Their first-in-class drug, CIDD99, could finally…
How Dental Anxiety Hides in Plain Sight
Patients with severe dental anxiety often mask their fears while hoping dental staff will notice. A new Swedish study reveals this disconnect and offers a simple solution.
ADA Joins Nationwide Push to Block Deep Cuts to Public Health in 2026 Budget
The American Dental Association is standing with more than 500 organizations to oppose a federal budget proposal that slashes public health funding by 30%.
The 2025 Recipient of the Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award Is Announced!
Longtime University of North Carolina educator who recently retired will be honored at a cocktail reception on August 22 at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO.
Using Fiducial Markers for Live Surgical Tracking
Thermoplastic fiducial markers play a crucial role in guided implant surgery by enabling accurate anatomical tracking. When properly placed and scanned, these markers provide a reliable reference for live navigation during implant…
The Risk of Nitrous Oxide Misuse
Kanye West’s lawsuit against his dentist for alleged nitrous oxide addiction is shining a spotlight on an uncomfortable question: Can this everyday tool in the dental office lead to dependency? As recreational use surges and regulation…
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