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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A Grassroots Approach to Expanding the Dental Workforce
A South Side Chicago clinic is redefining how dental teams are built by training future assistants right in the community they serve. With ultra-affordable certification and real-world experience, this program is growing more than careers,…
ADA Seeks Fair Treatment for Dentistry in the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
As this sweeping legislation heads to the House after passing the Senate, the American Dental Association is speaking up for dental practices, students, and patients.
Giant Alaskan Bear Gets a Crown!
When an 800-pound, 9-foot-tall bear needs dental work, it takes more than a routine appointment. Zoo staff and dental specialists teamed up for a remarkable and safe procedure to restore Tundra’s toothy grin.
Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis Face 40% Higher Risk of Severe Dental Infections, Study Finds
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis are significantly more likely to be hospitalized for serious oral infections, highlighting the need to integrate dental care into chronic disease management. A national study of more than 14 million…
Vermont Halts Dental Therapy Program, Shifts Focus to Expanding Dental Hygiene
After nearly a decade of planning, Vermont State University has officially ended development of its proposed Dental Therapy Program due to insurmountable financial and operational challenges. Instead, the university is doubling down on its…
Why Dental Hygienists Belong on the Endodontic Team
As endodontists face rising demand and growing burnout, integrating dental hygienists as co-therapists offers a smart solution to enhance care, improve efficiency, and reduce stress.
Passionate Dental Hygienist Wins the May Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
With more than 35 years of experience in clinical practice, Susan Buchenberger, MEd, BSDH, RDH, also presents continuing education courses and serves as an adjunct faculty member at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Adams…
GBR and Growth Factors Deliver 10 mm Bone Gain Without Autograft
A recent case report in Perio Update showcases a staged guided bone regeneration (GBR) approach using a composite graft and rh-PDGF to overcome a severe ridge defect, achieving an impressive 10 mm horizontal bone gain without harvesting…
A New Addition Joins Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd. She is an associate professor in the Dental Hygiene Unit of the Allied Health Department at Eugenio Maria de…
How Dental Hygiene Went from Thriving to Threatened
Once flooded with too many graduates, the dental hygiene profession now faces a national workforce shortage driven by attrition, burnout, and undervaluation. As legislative changes loom and key voices go unheard, it’s time for hygienists to…
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