Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
A Pan, a Hunch, and a Life Saved
A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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Nevada Bill Threatens Standards for Dental Hygiene Profession
SB495 could allow licensure without CODA-accredited education, jeopardizing patient care and professional integrity.
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: personalized dental hygienist tote bag and makeup bag, personalized notepad, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your…
The ADA’s SmileCon 2025 Will Be the Meeting’s Swan Song
The American Dental Association will end its flagship conference after SmileCon 2025 in Washington, DC. Changing attendee habits and rising costs lead to reimagining future professional engagement.
Dental Hygienist Salaries Outpace Household Incomes in Several States
In 2025, dental hygienists in states like Alaska and Arkansas are earning more than the average household, highlighting the profession's growing financial appeal.
Dental Hygiene Director’s Passion for Inclusive Care Leads to Immersive Education
At Utah Valley University, Dental Hygiene Program Director Sandy Wilson, RDH, MACI, has created a visionary partnership with the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism to ensure children with autism receive tailored dental experiences that build…
Link Between Idiopathic Pain and Poor Oral Health Found
A new study shows how the oral microbiome is related to chronic pain syndromes in women.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Sponsors Alla J. Wheeler Award
Beloved dental hygiene professor lost to cancer is honored each year with this award given to one student graduating from New York University’s Dental Hygiene Program.
New Survey Underscores Gaps in Oral-Systemic Health Awareness
Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report shows that Americans value their oral health, but still miss key connections between the mouth and the body. Dental anxiety and misunderstandings about oral health’s…
Root Planing Isn’t Outdated, It’s Essential for Healing
Despite some dental hygiene programs dropping root planing from the clinical curriculum, embedded calculus continues to hinder periodontal healing. Tactilely smooth roots, achieved through root planing, remain key to long-term periodontal…
Navigated Implant Drilling Gets a Visual Upgrade
Surgical navigation technology now lets clinicians drill with unprecedented accuracy, tracking depth and angulation to the tenth of a millimeter. Real-time visual cues and color-coded depth indicators help oral health professionals stay…
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