A quality improvement program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia increased fluoride varnish application rates from 3.7% to 30.5% across its pediatric network, far surpassing its 20% target. The intervention proved effective across all…

Two leading dental organizations have joined forces to deliver evidence-based guidance on preventing and managing peri-implant diseases. The new consensus provides stepwise treatment strategies, risk factor insights, and practical tools to…

Before recommending full-arch rehabilitation, clinicians must carefully weigh medical, lifestyle, and psychosocial factors that influence long-term success.

Pediatric hospitals use creativity, comfort, and connection to calm young patients, and these same approaches could transform the adult dental experience. By borrowing child-focused strategies, dental teams can reduce fear, improve…

The Easy Choice for Buffering

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene has partnered with CE Broker to make tracking continuing education (CE) credits easier than ever for dental hygienists. This integration allows users who complete Dimensions CE courses to seamlessly report…

A Brazilian-born dentist and researcher has created the world’s first long-acting antibacterial adhesive resin for dental restorations, potentially preventing millions of caries lesions and saving billions in dental costs. Developed at Oak…

Choosing between preserving natural teeth or opting for full-arch rehabilitation is a complex decision that demands a comprehensive evaluation of each patient’s dental history, risk factors, and long-term prognosis. Success hinges on…

These midlevel practitioners hold the key to closing dental healthcare gaps in underserved communities.

Cosmetic dentist and media personality Terri L. Alani, DDS, will swap veneers for roses as she competes on Season 2 of ABC’s The Golden Bachelor. Known as the “Texas Tooth Lady,” Alani brings four decades of dental expertise and a spirit of…