New research reveals that while insurer payments stay flat after private equity acquisition, shifts in service mix and rising charges could reshape dental practice economics.
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Landmark Trial Shows 60% Drop in Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia
New evidence presented at ESCMID Global 2026 reveals that structured oral hygiene programs dramatically reduce nonventilator…
The Truth About Mouthrinses and Biofilm Control
From chlorhexidine to essential oils, understanding how mouthrinses target biofilm can help you personalize care and improve…
Turning Anxiety Into an Asset in the Dental Setting
With rising burnout among oral health professionals, a new perspective on anxiety may offer a path toward resilience, balance, and…
New ADA Sedation Guidelines Are Here, Is Your Practice Still Compliant?
The American Dental Association’s first major sedation and anesthesia update in nearly a decade introduces stricter safety…
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Atsu Alumna to Serve as Next Dean of University’s Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health
A.T. Still University announces Kneka Smith, EdD, MPH, ’19, as Missouri School of Dentistry & Oral Health dean
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 set of dental hygienist tote bags, funny dental-themed candle, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene notebook, and samples of your…
Poll Exposes Gaps in Kids’ Self-Care
A national poll finds more than one in three children have experienced oral health problems in the past 2 years, closely tied to inconsistent self-care. The findings reinforce the critical role dental hygienists play in improving adherence,…
Dental Hygiene Education Enters Its Immersive Era With VR
Under the vision of Brionna Watson, MPA, RDH, the Community College of Baltimore County is launching a first-of-its-kind virtual reality dental hygiene lab, bringing immersive simulation to clinical training.
Stand Up for Your License
AB 1952 proposes the development of an alternative licensure process for internationally trained dentists to work as dental hygienists in California. Now more than ever, dental hygienists must advocate for their profession, and California…
Siu’s Dental Hygiene Program Hosts Inaugural White Coat Ceremony
CARBONDALE, Ill. — The Dental Hygiene Program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale recently launched a symbolic new tradition by hosting its inaugural white coat ceremony.
“The ceremony represents far more than the presentation of…
Coast Guard Expands Oral Healthcare Team With Dental Therapists
The United States Coast Guard has partnered with the University of Minnesota to integrate dental therapists into its healthcare delivery model. The 5-year initiative aims to address provider shortages, strengthen operational readiness, and…
What Dental Hygienists Earned in 2025
Dental hygienist wages climbed again in 2025, with national averages nearing $49 per hour and top markets pushing well above $65.
Why Dental Teams Must Screen for Mental Health and Substance Use Risk
As evidence links oral health with mental illness and substance use disorders, oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to screen for these serious health issues.
Scope Shift or Staffing Solution? California’s AB 1952 Ignites Debate
California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the…
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