Senate Bill 283 authorizes Delaware dental hygienists to provide additional preventive services, expand access to care, and practice more fully within their education and training under a collaborative model.
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Navigating the Boundaries Between Oral Health and Mental Health
As dentistry focuses more on treating the patient and not just the mouth, clinicians must balance recognizing the links between…
What Hygienists Can Learn About Dental Anxiety From the Best Pediatric Dentist…
You know the signs when you see them — wide, tearful eyes, the white-knuckled grip on the chair and a child who refuses to “say…
Nicotine Pouches Pose a Threat to Oral Health
As nicotine pouches gain popularity, oral health professionals are increasingly on the front line of identifying localized tissue…
Choosing the Right Block for Every Clinical Situation
Explore the advantages, limitations, and clinical applications of the conventional inferior alveolar nerve block, Vazirani-Akinosi,…
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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…
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…
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