Virginia is one of the few states to offer dental benefits to adults covered by Medicaid; however, a shortage of dentists means that many Medicaid enrollees go without professional dental services. One of the most significant issues is…
Joi Cymone, a social media influencer, took to TikTok to share that what she earns working 1 week as a waitress is double the amount she makes in 2 weeks working full-time as a dental assistant. She is employed during the week at an…
The demand for oral health professionals continues to grow and Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM) in Hawthorne, New York, is doing its part. The college is giving prospective students a chance to see what dental school is really like…
On June 13, legislation was introduced that would improve access to dental care for veterans with chronic health problems such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The bill “Improving Whole Health for Veterans with Chronic Conditions…
On this federal holiday, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene celebrates Juneteenth, the end of slavery in the United States, and the freedom of all Americans. Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans, living in…
Fathers — in all forms — make their kids feel loved, protected, and safe. All of us at Dimensions of Dental Hygiene wish the fathers of the world a special day filled with their favorite things.
Traditionally, dental assistants who wanted to expand their skill sets to include capturing X-rays needed to pass a national examination. A partnership between the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine (UConn-SODM) and the…
The year was 1923. It was momentous for numerous reasons, such as the first use of insulin to treat diabetes, the first baseball game played in the original Yankee Stadium, and the opening of King Tut’s burial chamber. Another important…
A report from the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine shows that close communication between dental and medical providers improves health outcomes and reduces barriers to care. As noted in the study, “Medical-Dental…
