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
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A new study reveals dental procedures may contribute to microplastic (MP) contamination in the clinic environment and potentially in patients. From denture soaking to resin grinding, the release of MPs and their toxic effects are raising…
Now Dead, Nevada’s SB 495 Would Have Dismantled Dental Hygiene Standards
In a scathing guest editorial in the Nevada Globe, Scott Finley warns that Nevada’s SB 495 would let untrained assistants perform dental hygienist duties under the guise of innovation. He asserts the bill is backed by corporate interests…
Dynamic Navigation Takes Implant Precision to the Next Level
Dynamic computer-assisted implant surgery (d-CAIS) offers real-time guidance, high accuracy, and an efficient workflow that allows same-day placement and greater surgical flexibility. While it requires a significant investment and training,…
Pac-Dent Introduces the New EzAim ComforTab Cushioned Sensor Holders
Brea, CA – June 4, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the EzAim® ComforTab™ Cushioned Adhesive Sensor Holders. The EzAim ComforTab Cushioned Adhesive Sensor Holders expand Pac-Dent’s growing x-ray accessories…
The VA’s Decision to Censor Research Raises Alarm Among Healthcare Professionals
Political gatekeeping at the Department of Veterans Affairs is drawing fire from clinicians and researchers after top officials ordered authors to seek approval before publishing in scientific journals. The move threatens transparency in…
GUM announces 2025 GUM EDHF Award of Distinction
Entries now open for the GUM EDHF Award of Distinction presented by Sunstar, in collaboration with the European Dental Hygienists Federation (EDHF)
The Latest Updates on Nevada’s Bid to Let Dentists “Train” Dental Hygienists on the Job
Nevada’s bid to let dentists “train” hygienists on the job would gut education standards and put patients at risk—critics urge lawmakers to scrap the plan and defend quality care.
Dental Insurance Gap Widens Across the United States
Nearly 72 million American adults lack dental insurance — nearly three times more than those without health coverage. The 2024 SOHEA survey exposes critical disparities tied to income, age, and race, revealing how fragmented coverage fuels…
New Tax Proposal Could Bite Into Dental Practice Profits
A provision in a congressional tax bill threatens to increase taxes on dental practices structured as pass-through entities. Dentists across the country are being urged to speak up before this harmful change becomes law.
Navigated Implant Placement Restores a Patient’s Smile
Through digital navigation and three-dimensional planning, a missing lower premolar was restored with pinpoint accuracy. This case highlights the power of advanced technology to deliver predictable, esthetic implant outcomes.
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