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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Preventing Pain During Dental Appointments
Anatomy, armamentarium choices, and possible alterations for many common delivery techniques are key to the successful delivery of local anesthesia. You won’t want to miss Shane Perry, MEd, RDH, an associate professor at Weber State…
Tips for Keeping Your Implant Patients Healthy
With a high-level of peri-implant diseases, you will learn everything you need to know about prevention, treatment, and long-term maintenance for implant health. You will leave with actionable, evidence-based insights to improve patient…
What the New Administration’s Trade Policy May Mean for Your Practice
President Trump’s proposed reciprocal tariffs, some as steep as 54%, are shaking the dental supply chain. Rising costs and global delays may impact everything from implants to innovation.
Nevada Bill Threatens Standards for Dental Hygiene Profession
SB495 could allow licensure without CODA-accredited education, jeopardizing patient care and professional integrity.
Enter to Win Our Sunstar eBrief Giveaway!
Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: personalized dental hygienist tote bag and makeup bag, personalized notepad, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your…
The ADA’s SmileCon 2025 Will Be the Meeting’s Swan Song
The American Dental Association will end its flagship conference after SmileCon 2025 in Washington, DC. Changing attendee habits and rising costs lead to reimagining future professional engagement.
Dental Hygienist Salaries Outpace Household Incomes in Several States
In 2025, dental hygienists in states like Alaska and Arkansas are earning more than the average household, highlighting the profession's growing financial appeal.
Dental Hygiene Director’s Passion for Inclusive Care Leads to Immersive Education
At Utah Valley University, Dental Hygiene Program Director Sandy Wilson, RDH, MACI, has created a visionary partnership with the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism to ensure children with autism receive tailored dental experiences that build…
Link Between Idiopathic Pain and Poor Oral Health Found
A new study shows how the oral microbiome is related to chronic pain syndromes in women.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Sponsors Alla J. Wheeler Award
Beloved dental hygiene professor lost to cancer is honored each year with this award given to one student graduating from New York University’s Dental Hygiene Program.
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