Emergency departments across the United States are treating a growing number of serious dental problems, many of them preventable. Experts say workforce shortages, pandemic-related oral health setbacks, and recent policy changes affecting Medicaid…
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Tackling Substance Use and Mental Health in Dental Care
Simple screening tools and brief interventions can help dental teams identify substance use and mental health risks.
Utah Opens Hospital Doors to Dental Hygienists
Utah has passed new legislation expanding where dental hygienists can practice, officially adding hospitals to the state’s…
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A routine panoramic X-ray turned into a potentially life-saving moment when a dentist spotted suspicious calcifications near a…
Resolution Defends Fluoridation as Florida Ban Sparks National Debate
A new congressional resolution urges states to maintain scientifically recommended fluoride levels in public drinking water…
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Will a New Dental School in Georgia Help or Hurt Access to Care?
Georgia is investing $178 million in a new dental school to address its dentist shortage, but some practitioners argue the plan ignores deeper issues like student debt and faculty shortages. Critics believe state funds would be better spent…
Medicaid Cuts Could Leave Millions Without Dental Care
If Congress slashes Medicaid funding, adult dental coverage may be one of the first benefits to disappear, leaving millions without essential oral healthcare. With fewer dentists accepting Medicaid and emergency department visits for dental…
Dimensions Adds a New Member to Its Editorial Advisory Board
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene welcomes Ann Bruhn, BSDH, MS, RDH, to the journal’s Editorial Advisory Board. An associate professor and chair of the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene (SODH) at Old Dominion University (ODU), Bruhn…
The Role of Probing and Material Choice in Implant Health
Monitoring implant health requires precise diagnostic techniques, with probing recognized as a key assessment tool. However, the choice between metal and plastic probes remains controversial, as both present unique risks to implant surfaces…
Parkell Introduces New PureClarity Waterline Purification System
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A Rock and Roll Dental Practice
At Davis & Parker Family Dental in Loveland, Colorado, a trip to the dentist feels more like a backstage pass to a rock concert. With walls adorned in vintage music memorabilia and personalized playlists replacing the dreaded drill…
Esther Wilkins Educational Scholarship to Discovery EXPO Is Extended!
Through the Esther Wilkins Educational Scholarship program, the first 100 registrants for the Dimensions' Discovery EXPO got their tickets for 50% OFF! Because those tickets went so fast, a few days ago we decided to allow for an additional…
Global Burden of Oral Diseases Persists
Despite public health initiatives, oral diseases continue to affect billions worldwide, with untreated caries remaining the most prevalent condition. The latest Global Burden of Disease study highlights the urgent need for strengthened oral…
Penn Researchers Find New Approach to Disinfection During Root Canal Therapy
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an iron oxide nanozyme-based treatment that enhances root canal therapy by precisely targeting and eliminating persistent biofilms within the complex root canal system.
Wisconsin Launches Its First Dental Therapy Educational Program
Northcentral Technical College in Wausau is launching Wisconsin's inaugural dental therapy program to combat the scarcity of dental professionals in rural regions. This initiative aims to enhance access to essential dental services by…
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