New survey data reveal encouraging oral health habits among adults and children, along with some surprising gaps that oral health professionals can help close.
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When a Workplace Injury Becomes a Dental Case
After a 2012 accident left him in a coma, a Delaware man’s dental problems eventually became the subject of a workers’ compensation…
Help Anxious Patients See the Bigger Picture
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American Ingenuity or a Broken System?
Professional guitarist Shane Parish writes an album called ‘Dental Work’ to help cover more than $5,000 of dental expenses.
ADA Announces a Collaboration on Dental Hygiene Licensure
A press release announced some sort of joint agreement between the American Dental Association, Joint Commission on National Dental…
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What Happens When Insurers Become Providers
Delta Dental’s acquisition of dental offices across Wisconsin blurs the line between payer and provider. Oral health professionals are voicing growing concern over how this shift could compromise patient care and clinical autonomy.
Study Explores Needle-Free Vaccines via Floss
Flossing with vaccine-coated thread may someday offer a painless and practical way to immunize people. A recent study shows floss-based delivery triggered a strong immune response in mice, including long-term protection.
FDA Mulls Ban on Fluoride Supplements, Sparking Concern Among Dental Professionals
The United States Food and Drug Administration is weighing the removal of all ingestible fluoride supplements from the US market, prompting outcry from oral health leaders. A July 23 public meeting will review emerging research, but the ADA…
A New Member Joins Dimensions’ Editorial Advisory Board
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is proud to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Lindsey M. Lee, RDH, MSDH, LPN, FADHA. She is the director of the University of New Mexico’s Dental Hygiene Program within the School of…
New Dental Hygiene Program Aims to Bridge Workforce Gaps in Southern California
A proposed dental hygiene program at California Baptist University could help fill critical gaps in oral health care across the Inland Empire. With a 24-month curriculum and a mission to serve underserved communities, the program is set to…
Dental Visits Linked to Healthier, Happier Lives, Regardless of Income
New Gallup data reveal a strong link between regular dental visits and overall well-being, from better self-rated health to greater daily energy. Even after accounting for income, those who prioritize oral care tend to live healthier, more…
Nature’s Growth Factors at Work in Dentistry
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AI Used to Innovate Dental Composite Development
Artificial intelligence is paving a faster path to better dental care by predicting how composite materials will perform in the real world. A joint study by UT Health San Antonio and UTSA is helping clinicians cut through trial-and-error by…
Stanley M. Bergman to Retire as Henry Schein’s Chief Executive Officer at the End of 2025
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Sunstar GUM® Partners with Dentistry.One to Bring AI Oral Health Scans to Consumers and Patients…
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