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.
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Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
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A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
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A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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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
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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…
Premier Dental® Launches Traxodent® Unit Dose Value Pack (50) to Enhance Practice Efficiency
Plymouth Meeting, PA, May 5, 2025 – Premier Dental® is excited to introduce the new Traxodent® Unit Dose Value Pack (50) — a larger, more economical packaging option designed to bring greater efficiency and convenience directly to dental…
Discover How to Work Smarter, Not Harder at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO!
Treating caries has become less invasive, time-consuming, and painful due to the availability of innovative technologies such as caries diagnostic tools, silver diamine fluoride, fluoride, glass ionomer, sealants, and guided enamel…
2024 Brought Expanded Roles and Enhanced Mobility for Oral Health Professionals
In 2024, significant legislative changes across the United States have broadened the scope of practice for oral health professionals. These reforms aim to address workforce shortages and improve access to care by expanding practice…
Arkansas Boosts Medicaid Dental Rates to Tackle Oral Health Crisis
After nearly two decades without an increase, Arkansas is raising Medicaid dental reimbursement rates to encourage providers to stay in the system as well incentivize those who have left the program to return. The move aims to combat some…
Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board Welcomes a New Member
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Jennifer Brame, EdD, MS, BSDH, RDH. She is a clinical professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Adams School of Dentistry,…
What Happens When Communities Drop Water Fluoridation
As more municipalities drop water fluoridation, the evidence from cities such as Calgary and Juneau paints a stark picture of rising childhood caries and skyrocketing treatment costs. For dental professionals, the rollback of this critical…
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