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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Bridging the Gap: Dental Programs Pioneer Mental Healthcare for Chinese American Seniors
California — specifically the San Francisco Bay area and Los Angeles — is home to one of the largest Asian populations in the United States, second only to Hawaii. In the San Francisco Bay area, approximately one-third of the Asian…
Physicians Fill Gaps Left by Dental Deserts
Dental deserts have long been a problem in the United States, where private practice dentists, most of whom carry tremendous dental school debt, tend to set up shop in cities and suburbs composed of residents who can afford their services.…
Discover the Latest Innovations and Success Rates in Short Dental Implants
Recent advancements in short dental implants have revolutionized the field.
Dental Hygiene Educator Works to Ease Vermont’s Hygienist Shortage
Heather Blair, MPH, RDH, FADHA, is dedicated to furthering the profession of dental hygiene for the next generation of practitioners.
Study Shows Strong Correlation Between Good Oral Hygiene Habits and Quality of Life
Lack of oral care accessibility continues to plague some communities.
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Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: boho dental turban twist headband, handmade silver tooth necklace, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples of your favorite oral…
Former Dental Assistant, Now Dentist Weaves Art Into Practice
Macy Punzalan, DMD, a 2024 graduate of the Doctor of Dental Medicine Program at the University of New England (UNE) in Portland, Maine, found her calling in the blend of art and science that is dental medicine. After years as a dental…
Maggots in the Mouth: The Rare but Hidden Peril of Oral Myiasis
Oral myiasis is a rare but serious condition caused by parasitic infestation of living or dead tissue, bodily fluids, or ingested food. Myiasis occurs when fly larvae infest human tissue, using it as an intermediate host. It primarily…
Expanding Dental Horizons: Colorado and Minnesota Join the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact
In a significant development for the dental profession, Colorado and Minnesota have joined the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact, becoming the eighth and ninth states to participate. This compact, aimed at supporting license portability,…
Chewing Ice May Lead to a Host of Dental Problems
With temperatures heating up, an ice-cold drink is highly appealing to most patients. However, what happens to patients who chew the ice once their refreshing drink is gone?
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