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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One in a Million: College Student Earns a Perfect Score on Dental School Admission Test
For only the second time in 5 years, a student has earned a perfect score on the dental school entrance exam. The young woman has a 4.0 GPA and hopes to attend University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry in Lincoln.
UT Health San Antonio Launches Pioneering Center for Regenerative Dental Sciences
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is set to open a groundbreaking Center for Regenerative Sciences, aiming to revolutionize treatments for dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases. By harnessing advanced tissue…
Study Shows Teens Are Totally Stressed by the Dental Office
A study presented at the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry Congress in Gothenburg, Sweden, uncovers the hidden stress levels in children during dental treatments. Researchers used advanced sensor technology to monitor hand movements…
Survey Suggests Patients Would Like to Discuss Diet at the Dental Office
A new study delves into patients’ perspectives on integrating nutritional counseling within dental settings. Surveying more than 300 participants across various dental practices, the research unveils a resounding acceptance of nutritionists…
Sweet Solutions: How Fruit Roll-Ups Can Improve Panoramic Radiography Quality
Fruit roll-ups aren’t just for kids’ lunches anymore! A new study shows that using these sweet treats can significantly reduce errors in panoramic radiography, ensuring clearer images and better dental diagnostics.
Failure of Mini Implants: A Case Report
This case report highlights the complications and ultimate failure of using mini implants to replace a single mandibular first molar.
With Dental Data Stuck in ‘Proprietary Silos,’ ADA Calls for More Inclusion in Federal Health IT…
The Federal Health Information Technology (IT) Strategic Plan for 2024–2030 is designed to help the federal government boost health outcomes for all Americans. Goals of the plan include promoting health and wellness, improving the…
Marquette Dental Graduates Pioneer Diploma Privilege in Wisconsin, Expediting Licensing Process
Marquette University School of Dentistry marked a historic milestone as it celebrated the first recipients of diploma privilege in the field of dentistry within the State of Wisconsin. Diploma privilege is a policy allowing graduates from…
Flawed Fluoride Study Sparks Misinformation: Experts Defend Community Water Fluoridation
The recently published MADRES study in JAMA Network Open examined the potential association between maternal urinary fluoride levels and behavioral outcomes in their 3-year-old children, focusing on a small cohort of predominantly Latino…
The Shils Fund Partners with Top Leaders in the Oral Health Community to Deliver Co-Sponsored Awards…
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The Shils Fund welcomes dental entrepreneurs, students, and practitioners nationwide to submit a 3-5 minute video proposal showcasing innovative oral healthcare ideas or solutions that advance oral…
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