Beginning July 1, 2026, California’s decision to limit full-scope Medi-Cal dental benefits for certain adult immigrants will reshape access to care, practice participation, and the balance between short-term savings and long-term system costs.
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Rethinking Anxiety in Dentistry
As burnout and mental health challenges rise across the dental workforce, a new perspective suggests anxiety may be an adaptive…
Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Nonsurgical Periodontal Therapy
As new technologies and adjunctive therapies expand treatment options, clinicians must critically evaluate the evidence to select…
RDHAPs Take the Stage at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
An expert RDHAP panel will tackle scope clarity, sustainable business models, patient access, and the future of independent dental…
A Medieval Gold Bridge Reveals the Surprising Origins of Cosmetic Dentistry
Advanced scientific analysis of a 15th–17th century skeleton uncovered evidence of an early gold dental bridge, offering rare…
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Dimensions Welcomes a New Editorial Advisory Board Member
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is proud to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Nancy Kuy, EdD, MSc, RDH. She is an adjunct clinical assistant professor at New York University College of Dentistry and is a Ruth L.…
Kennedy’s Anti-Fluoride Crusade Gains Ground While Dentists Struggle to Hold the Line
Despite decades of evidence and advocacy, dentists are losing ground to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-fluoride campaign. As Republican-led states ban water fluoridation, the dental profession’s response has lacked the urgency and…
New Evidence Links Declining Oral Function to Lifestyle-Related Diseases
A new study from Japan has revealed significant associations between impaired oral function and abnormal blood test results related to glucose metabolism, lipid profiles, and kidney function in older adults. These findings underscore the…
Nordent Expands Line with Innovative Implant-Friendly Titanium Probes
July 8, 2025 – Elk Grove Village, IL — Nordent® Manufacturing Inc. continues its legacy of innovation and support for dental professionals by launching its latest advancement, Titanium Implant Probes. These probes set a new standard in…
Elevating Dental Hygiene Through Research and Advanced Academic Pathways
Despite over a century of progress, dental hygiene still lacks the research infrastructure and doctoral pathways needed to fully establish its role as a modern evidence-based healthcare discipline.
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