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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EPIEN Medical® and Elevate Oral Care® Are Pleased to Announce the Exclusive Direct Distribution of…
Elevate Oral Care, a leader in prevention focused dental products, is proud to announce a partnership with EPIEN Medical to bring HYBENX Advanced Dental Debridement to dental professionals through Elevate’s direct distribution model.…
Get Dental Assistant Certified in 13 Weeks: Here’s How
In today’s evolving dental landscape, efficiency and clinical competence go hand in hand. Whether you’re expanding your team or advancing your own career, a streamlined certification pathway can make all the difference. A 13-week dental…
Why Prevention Isn’t Working
Dental hygienists deliver prevention-focused education every day, yet oral disease rates remain stubbornly high. The missing link may not be information, but whether patients truly understand how oral health affects their overall…
Oklahoma Dental Plan Legislation Raises Questions About Cost, Contracting, and Care Access
Oklahoma lawmakers are considering SB 1942 and HB 4329, bills that would modify how dental plans define covered services and negotiate reimbursement rates. Dentists and employers alike are evaluating how these changes could affect…
Adult Dental Benefits at Risk
A newly proposed federal rule would reinstate a prohibition preventing routine adult dental services from being included as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act. If finalized, the policy could limit states’ ability to…
How Nutrition Shapes Periodontal Health
Understanding the role of macro- and micronutrients empowers oral health professionals to help patients reduce inflammation, strengthen tissues, and protect against periodontitis.
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.
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