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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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…
Expanding the Role of Dental Hygienists in Orofacial Rehabilitation
With expertise in dental hygiene, massage therapy, and myofunctional therapy, Rebecka Clark, RDH, LMT, CSOM, CMLDT, CH-ONC, is pioneering an integrative approach to patient care and advocating for a broader role for dental hygienists in…
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 tooth pen holder, cute dental hygiene sweatshirt, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite home care…
Flossing May Reduce Stroke Risk
Studies continue to confirm the relationship between oral care and the rest of the human body.
Alabama Dentists Face Financial Strain Amid Medicaid Funding Shortfalls
Alabama dentists accepting patients covered by Medicaid are confronting severe financial challenges due to inadequate reimbursement rates and limited adult dental coverage. This crisis threatens the sustainability of dental practices and…
Elevate Oral Care Introduces Papacárie Duo
Introducing Papacárie Duo, now available in the United States and the newest addition to the Elevate Oral Care® line of innovative products. Papacárie Duo has been available for over 20 years around the world. It is a globally studied…
Exploring Regenerative Approaches for Retrograde Peri-Implantitis
A novel case report highlights the potential of recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor with allograft material in managing retrograde peri-implantitis. While biofilm removal remains a challenge, this approach demonstrates…
During CDS 2025, CareStack Showcased the Newest AI-led Upgrades to its Cloud-Based Practice…
Kissimmee, FL – February 24, 2025 – CareStack, a leading provider of AI-led all-in-one cloud-based dental practice management solutions, demonstrated the latest AI enhancements to its all-in-one practice management platform during the…
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