Once flooded with too many graduates, the dental hygiene profession now faces a national workforce shortage driven by attrition, burnout, and undervaluation. As legislative changes loom and key voices go unheard, it’s time for hygienists to reclaim…
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School Fluoride Varnish Programs Prove to Be Effective Tool in Fight Against…
A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral…
Pac-Dent Introduces the New ProMate Contra Hygiene Handpiece
Brea, CA – June 26, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the ProMate™ Contra Hygiene Handpiece. The…
New York Bill Aims to Expand Dental Hygienists’ Independence Through…
The New York legislature has sent a bill to the governor that, if signed, would allow dental hygienists to work without direct…
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The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to pull fluoride drops and tablets for children off the market, citing potential health risks like. Oral health professionals warn this move could put caries-prone kids at…
Everything You Need to Know About Supporting Implant Success
While implant therapy has a high success rate, complications do happen, and dental hygienists are on the frontlines of supporting implant health. With a rapidly growing body of evidence on implant maintenance, hygienists need to know how to…
New Drug Targets Oral Cancer’s Deadliest Forms
A cutting-edge oral cancer therapy is moving closer to reality thanks to a $400,000 National Institutes of Health grant awarded to UT Health San Antonio and biotech startup Keraceuticals. Their first-in-class drug, CIDD99, could finally…
How Dental Anxiety Hides in Plain Sight
Patients with severe dental anxiety often mask their fears while hoping dental staff will notice. A new Swedish study reveals this disconnect and offers a simple solution.
ADA Joins Nationwide Push to Block Deep Cuts to Public Health in 2026 Budget
The American Dental Association is standing with more than 500 organizations to oppose a federal budget proposal that slashes public health funding by 30%.
The 2025 Recipient of the Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award Is Announced!
Longtime University of North Carolina educator who recently retired will be honored at a cocktail reception on August 22 at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO.
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The Risk of Nitrous Oxide Misuse
Kanye West’s lawsuit against his dentist for alleged nitrous oxide addiction is shining a spotlight on an uncomfortable question: Can this everyday tool in the dental office lead to dependency? As recreational use surges and regulation…
Premier Dental® Launches Traxodent® Unit Dose Value Pack (50) to Enhance Practice Efficiency
Plymouth Meeting, PA, May 5, 2025 – Premier Dental® is excited to introduce the new Traxodent® Unit Dose Value Pack (50) — a larger, more economical packaging option designed to bring greater efficiency and convenience directly to dental…
Discover How to Work Smarter, Not Harder at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO!
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