Nevada’s bid to let dentists “train” hygienists on the job would gut education standards and put patients at risk—critics urge lawmakers to scrap the plan and defend quality care.
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Nearly 72 million American adults lack dental insurance — nearly three times more than those without health coverage. The 2024…
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A provision in a congressional tax bill threatens to increase taxes on dental practices structured as pass-through entities.…
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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…
Widow of Patient Who Died During Dental Procedure Is Passed Over for Dental Board
After her husband died during a routine dental procedure, Shital Patel hoped to bring a patient’s voice to North Carolina’s State Board of Dental Examiners. While she was not appointed as the board’s patient representative, Patel will…
Global Dental Hygiene Leaders Push Back Against Unqualified Care
In a powerful joint statement, ADHA and IFDH call for dental hygiene services to be delivered only by licensed, educated professionals. IFDH President Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, warns that shortcuts to fix workforce shortages could compromise…
Preventing Screw Complications in Implant Restorations
Screw loosening and stripping are common and costly complications in screw-retained implant restorations, especially when angulation comes into play. Understanding the mechanics and risks can help clinicians prevent damage and keep…
NSK Expands its Offering in the Dental Operatory, Providing Connectivity and Periodontal Care…
Three new products help ensure implant stability, implant placement and aftercare for the periodontal patient with the overall goal of a healthy mouth and peri-implantitis prevention.
Boost Your Instrumentation Skills at Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO
Nearly half of all American adults have some sort of periodontal disease. Dental hygienists are on the frontlines of the fight against periodontal diseases and effective instrumentation is the key to improved patient outcomes.
Managing Occlusal Forces for Long-Term Success
Dental implants may boast high survival rates, but without careful management of occlusion, they’re vulnerable to failure. Regular bite checks and occlusal adjustments are key to preventing complications like screw loosening, fractures, and…
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