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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Thousands Urge Arizona Governor to Reverse Dental Law Allowing Assistants to Provide Prophylaxes
More than 2,000 concerned citizens have signed a petition asking Governor Katie Hobbs to rescind SB1124, which allows dental assistants with only 120 hours of training to perform prophylaxes. Petitioners argue the law compromises patient…
Utah Dental Hygienists and Assistants Can Now Place Restorations
New legislation passed in Utah allows dental hygienists and dental assistants to perform expanded functions, including placing restorations, under specific supervision. The move is poised to reshape team-based care in dental practices…
Community Water Fluoridation Is Under Fire
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. wants the CDC to stop recommending fluoride in drinking water, igniting fresh debate over a decades-old public health practice. As Utah becomes the first state to ban fluoridation, oral health…
The CDC’s Division of Oral Health Receives Devastating Blow
The ADA and ADHA express alarm over the dismantling of the CDC’s Division of Oral Health, warning that the cuts could unravel decades of progress in preventing dental disease and pose serious risks to the nation’s oral health.
Pregnancy May Increase Risk of Dental Caries
A new study reveals that pregnant women experience nearly twice the rate of dental caries compared to nonpregnant women, with hormonal fluctuations playing a key role. Researchers found increased levels of certain oral bacteria and fungi…
Does Arizona’s New Law Put Dental Patients at Risk?
A controversial new Arizona law allows dental assistants to perform prophylaxes, a role traditionally reserved for licensed dental hygienists. While supporters claim it increases patient access to care, critics warn it could compromise…
A Dental Hygiene Legend Retires After 44 Years
After an extraordinary 44-year career in academia, Rebecca Wilder, RDH, MS, has retired from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A trailblazer in dental hygiene education and faculty development, Wilder leaves behind a lasting…
Understanding Risks, Prevention, and Maintenance for Peri-Implant Disease
Peri-implant diseases, including peri-implant mucositis and peri-implantitis, are inflammatory conditions caused by plaque biofilm that can lead to significant bone loss if left untreated. With no standardized treatment guidelines,…
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editorial Advisory Board Appoints New Member
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to its Editorial Advisory Board: Amy Coplen, RDH, DT, MS. She is the director of Dental Hygiene Studies at Pacific University in Hillsboro, Oregon, and has…
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