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 Patient Creates a Molar Masterpiece for his Dentist
In an act of gratitude, a patient hand carved a lifelike molar from alabaster and gifted it to his dentist who turned the heartfelt gesture into a lasting tribute at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine. This meaningful artwork now inspires…
The Alliance Sets Out to Empower the Profession
This innovative nonprofit is redefining professional support and access-to-care advocacy for dental hygienists in Florida. By prioritizing inclusion, transparency, and systemic change, the alliance is making oral health equity a reality,…
A Kentucky Head Start Program Supports Oral Health but Suffers Due to Lack of Providers
Paducah’s Head Start program is dedicated to supporting the oral health of kids and families, but an overwhelming shortage of pediatric dentists is leaving children waiting months for care. As demand climbs and Medicaid access shrinks, the…
Arizona Dental Hygienists Urged to Act Against Change to OPA Educational Standards
A proposed amendment to Arizona’s oral preventive assistant (OPA) law could weaken educational standards by bypassing CODA accreditation. Dental hygienists are being urged to speak up before the bill advances.
Growth Factors Redefine Implant Success
Recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-BB is revolutionizing bone regeneration by enhancing cellular activity and accelerating tissue repair. This powerful biologic shows impressive results when paired with grafting materials,…
While Some States Consider Cutting Standards, Pitt Invests in the Future of Dental Care
As states like Nevada consider lowering dental hygiene academic requirements, the University of Pittsburgh is taking a different approach by expanding access to care while maintaining educational rigor. A new Regional Training Center in…
Shape-Shifting Aligners May Be the Future of Orthodontics
West Virginia University is testing a new thermoplastic aligner material that uses shape memory technology to move teeth more efficiently. These advanced, customizable clear aligners promise the comfort, convenience, and precision today's…
GBR Advances Make Narrow Ridges Implant-Ready Without the Need for Autogenous Bone
Guided bone regeneration (GBR) has evolved into a reliable solution for complex ridge augmentation, even in challenging knife-edge cases. While autogenous bone remains a gold standard, emerging evidence shows comparable outcomes with…
Next-Gen Dental Implants That “Feel” Like Natural Teeth Show Promise in Early Study
Researchers at Tufts University have developed a novel dental implant designed to reconnect with the body’s nerve system, offering the potential for true sensory feedback. Paired with a less invasive surgical technique, this innovation…
Could Your Patients’ Oral Microbiome Reveal Their Mental Health?
Emerging research links a less diverse oral microbiome to higher rates of depression, suggesting that the mouth may offer diagnostic clues to mood disorders. This insight adds to the growing evidence connecting oral and systemic health,…
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