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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Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board Welcomes a New Addition
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of Kimberly Lintag-Nguyen, EdD, MSDH, RDH, to its Editorial Advisory Board. She is an assistant professor in the Dental Hygiene Program at Virginia Commonwealth University…
Big Changes Ahead for the North Carolina Dental Board
North Carolina lawmakers are proposing major changes to the structure and oversight of the state dental board that could shift how board members are selected.
Former NIDCR Director Settles Lawsuit and Looks to the Future
Rena D’Souza, DDS, MS, PhD, shares what’s next after her productive but rocky tenure at NIDCR has come to a close.
Mastering Maintenance for Long-Term Implant Success
Effective peri-implant maintenance therapy is essential for preventing biological and mechanical complications and ensuring the long-term success of dental implants.
British Sloth Undergoes a Root Canal to Treat Abscesses
In a first-of-its-kind procedure, dentists treated a two-toed sloth’s root abscesses at Chester Zoo. The challenging case combined veterinary and dental expertise to preserve the animal’s health.
Learn How to Expand Your Practice Into Esthetics at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Are you curious about the role of oral health professionals in esthetic medicine? Botox and dermal fillers have a variety of uses and dental hygienists are well prepared to use them.
Anti-Aging Drug Combo Shows Promise in Fighting Periodontal Diseases
A lab-dish and animal study from Penn Dental Medicine reveals that a senotherapy combination reduces inflammation and bone loss tied to periodontal disease. Targeting cellular aging may open new doors in the management of periodontal…
Dentist Battles State Ban to Keep Therapy Dog in his Office
Kory Kirkegaard, DMD, is fighting to overturn a Kansas Dental Board decision banning his beloved therapy dog, Ivy, from his Overland Park office during business hours. Despite meeting state requirements and passing inspection, the certified…
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