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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The Key to Long-Term Implant Success
Dental implants boast a high success rate but biological complications like peri-implant disease are common. Early detection through regular maintenance and risk management, such as controlling plaque and addressing periodontal history, can…
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Ensuring access to dental care for vulnerable populations is a mission that Jennifer Hasch Harrison, MPH, RDH, has embraced throughout her career.
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-themed tote bag, cute dental hygiene sweatshirt, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite…
Community Violence May Impact Access to Dental Healthcare
Researchers investigate how violence in communities affects dental care utilization — and what oral health professionals can do about it.
Dimensions Welcomes a New Member to Its Editorial Advisory Board
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of Kandis Garland, RDH, MS, DHSc, CDIPC, to its Editorial Advisory Board. She is an educator, author, and speaker. Garland’s career spans 26 years as a dental hygienist and…
Air Techniques Announces a 15-Minute, Rapid In-Office Test for Dental Waterlines
MELVILLE, New York — (March 25, 2025) — Air Techniques, Inc., a leading innovator and manufacturer of dental equipment, is excited to announce the launch of the CleanStream Waterline Test Kit, designed specifically for dental offices to…
Dental Hygiene Students Advocate for Access to Care at West Virginia State Legislature
Dental hygiene students from West Virginia University and other institutions took their passion for oral health beyond the clinic by advocating for improved access to care at the state capitol.
The Rise of the Authentic Smile in Hollywood
A growing number of actors, including Aimee Lou Wood, are rejecting cosmetic perfection and embracing their natural teeth. What does this shift mean for esthetic dentistry?
The Evolving Landscape of the Dental Hygiene Profession
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