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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Self-Reported Oral Health Shows Strong Correlation With Systemic Health
New research indicates that individuals reporting poor oral health face similar systemic health risks as those diagnosed with periodontal diseases.
Maximizing Accuracy in Implant Planning and Surgical Execution
An overview of integrating DICOM, STL data, and surgical protocols for optimal implant outcomes.
British Researchers Begin Ambitious Project to Support Young Adults With Cleft Lip and/or Palate
The University of Bristol in Bristol, England, is embarking on a $2.5 million research program to delve into the lifelong impacts of cleft lip and/or palate, a condition affecting one in 700 births. The initiative, named…
Legacy of Young Dentist Lost to Violence Lives on Through New Foundation
On February 29, Benjamin Harouni, DDS, was tragically murdered while practicing at his El Cajon, California, dental office, which he shared with his father, Jack Harouni, DDS. The young dentist, a graduate of the Arthur A. Dugoni School of…
Periodontal Bacterium Implicated in Aggressive Colon Cancer
A recent study published in Nature reveals a potential link between a type of bacteria associated with dental plaque and treatment-resistant colorectal cancer. The Gram-negative, anaerobic bacterium, Fusobacterium nucleatum, was found in…
New Combination of Treatments May Be Game Changer for Dental Caries
Researchers from the University of Pennsylvania have uncovered a promising breakthrough in combating dental caries. Collaborating across disciplines, they discovered that combining ferumoxytol (Fer) and stannous fluoride (SnF2) could offer…
Study Shows Promise of Lipid Nanoparticle-Based Treatment for Oral Cancer
A study presented at the 102nd General Session of the International Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research, in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research…
Dental Hygienist Fights to Keep Kids’ Caries-Prevention Program Alive
Myra Nikitas, RDH, a dental hygienist with Sealing Smiles Across New Hampshire, addressed the Nashua, New Hampshire Board of Education, advocating for continued support for its caries-prevention pilot program. Seeking financial…
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