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A continuing resolution to support currently funded federal agencies, including those related to oral health, through December 11 was passed by the House and Senate and signed by the President on September 2.
A Dental Clinic Comes Home
A new dental clinic on Long Island’s Poospatuck Reservation is bringing much-needed care closer to home for members of the Unkechaug Indian Nation.
Power of AI Is Harnessed to Improve Access to Oral Healthcare
A $3.1 million grant will help researchers at Eastman Institute for Oral Health develop an AI platform that can be used to predict, diagnose, and treat oral diseases.
New Research Demonstrates Association Between Xylitol and Cardiovascular Events
While providing protection against tooth decay, this common sweetener may not be so good for your heart health.
Is Your Patient’s Diet Fueling Periodontal Inflammation?
From pro-inflammatory foods to vitamin D and omega-3 fatty acids, nutrition may play an important role in periodontal inflammation and overall systemic health.
New Member Joins Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board
Tulsi Patel, RDH, MHA, FADHA, from UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, will share her expertise with the journal.
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The Fight Over Expanded Practice for Dental Assistants Moves to Nevada
As more states consider adding the American Dental Association’s “oral preventive assistant,” dental hygienists assert patient care will suffer and suggest moving the profession toward self-governance.
When a Bargain Smile Comes at a High Cost
With millions of Americans traveling abroad for cheaper dental care, a tragic case in Turkey underscores the potentially serious risks of seeking complex treatment far from home.
Is Povidone-Iodine the Underrated Antiseptic in Dentistry?
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