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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Legislation Supporting Oral Health Is Pending in the Maryland State Legislature
The 2024 Maryland General Assembly session is focusing on dental care legislation, as highlighted by the House Health and Government Operations Committee. Among the bills already introduced, one aims to study the feasibility of providing…
Unique Collaboration Works to Provide Dental Care to Those Experiencing Homelessness
The Community Health Centers of Linn and Benton County in Oregon, in collaboration with the recovery support service Communities Helping Addicts Negotiate Change Effectively (CHANCE), has initiated an on-site dental program aimed at…
ADA Asks for Extension Regarding the Corporate Transparency Act
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted by Congress in 2021, requires certain businesses, including dental practices, to report information about their ownership to the United States Department of the Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement…
Indiana Introduces Dental Insurance Legislation
Senate Bill 132, introduced by Senator Liz Brown, aims to address issues in dental insurance and healthcare practices. DeLayne Lefevre, DDS, testified before the Senate Health Committee, highlighting challenges she faced with patients…
The Inaugural Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair Is Named
Patricia Diaz, DDS, PhD, State University of New York (SUNY) Empire Innovation professor and director of University at Buffalo’s (UB) Microbiome Center, has been appointed the Sunstar Robert J. Genco Endowed Chair. The appointment honors…
Diabetes and Its Impact on Periodontal Care
Explore the intricate relationship between diabetes and periodontal breakdown, discovering key insights that can revolutionize treatment strategies and enhance patient outcomes.
Sale of Property for Arkansas’ First Dental School Falls Apart
The proposed sale of a Little Rock, Arkansas-based campus for Lyon College’s upcoming dental and veterinary schools has collapsed as OneHealth Companies, the school's partner, missed the deadline to purchase the Heifer International…
Study Investigates Role of Experiential Service Learning in Dental Education
A recent study explored the use of experiential service learning — an approach that encourages students to apply their knowledge base as well as critical thinking to effectively manage a community health problem — in dental education,…
UB Study Investigates Chlorhexidine’s Effect on Diabetes-Related Inflammation
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo (UB) in New York explored the connection between periodontal diseases and diabetes, discovering an effective strategy to reduce inflammation among patients with diabetes.…
NYU Offers a New Dental Hygiene Degree as a Stepping Stone to Dental School
The New York University (NYU) College of Dentistry is launching a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene With a Concentration in Dental Science, offering students a versatile path for careers in dental hygiene and providing a foundation for…
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