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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Arkansas Boosts Medicaid Dental Rates to Tackle Oral Health Crisis
After nearly two decades without an increase, Arkansas is raising Medicaid dental reimbursement rates to encourage providers to stay in the system as well incentivize those who have left the program to return. The move aims to combat some…
Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board Welcomes a New Member
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Jennifer Brame, EdD, MS, BSDH, RDH. She is a clinical professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Adams School of Dentistry,…
What Happens When Communities Drop Water Fluoridation
As more municipalities drop water fluoridation, the evidence from cities such as Calgary and Juneau paints a stark picture of rising childhood caries and skyrocketing treatment costs. For dental professionals, the rollback of this critical…
Introducing Profisil Fluoride Varnish Plus: The Next Generation in Dental Protection
We are excited to announce the launch of Profisil Plus, a significant advancement of our already popular Profisil Fluoride Varnish. Designed with the needs of dental professionals and their patients in mind, Profisil Plus incorporates…
Iowa Considers Deregistering Dental Assistants
A bill advancing through the Iowa legislature would allow dental assistants to work without registering with the state, a shift aimed at easing workforce shortages. While some view it as a practical solution, others in the profession worry…
How Navigation Tech Is Transforming Implant Placement
Freehand implant placement is giving way to high-tech solutions as clinicians embrace computer-assisted technologies for greater accuracy and fewer complications. With both static and dynamic systems offering three-dimensional guidance,…
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Suzanne Mathis, RDH, MS, empowers Georgia dental hygienists through education and advocacy.
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: embroidered dental zip up, dental loupes strap, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral hygiene aids from…
Michigan Fights Tooth Decay With Kindergarten Dental Screenings
A statewide initiative is giving Michigan children a healthier start in school by offering no-cost dental screenings and early interventions to combat dental caries.
Learn How to Stop the Aches and Pains at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Is “ouch” one of the first words that comes to mind when you think about clinical dental hygiene practice? Well, it doesn’t have to be that way. This interactive lecture provides the tools you need to reduce workplace pain.
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