Dental spending increased by $4 billion in 2023, primarily due to Medicare, marking a 2.5% growth from 2022 after inflation adjustments. While private dental spending declined slightly, government program spending surged, reflecting a…

Your passion for improving oral health and educating patients inspires us every day. As we welcome 2025, we celebrate your vital role in transforming lives through preventive care and compassionate service and thank you for your support of…

A practicing clinician and educator/researcher, this dental hygienist shares about her work in preventing ventilator-assisted pneumonia.

Who doesn’t love a giveaway? Sunstar GUM will gift one lucky dental hygienist with these fun prizes: “It’s a Good Day to Save Teeth” personalized sweatshirt, “World’s Best Hygienist” socks, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene tumbler, and samples…

Current research on the connection between the oral cavity and the digestive tract points to the mouth as the point of origin for pathogenesis and disease development in the gut.

A revolutionary drug being developed in Japan aims to stimulate the growth of a third set of teeth in humans, offering hope for patients with missing teeth. Clinical trials are underway, and the breakthrough could transform dental treatment…

With 25% of Minnesotans lacking dental insurance, Hope Dental Clinic has been a lifeline for uninsured patients across multiple states. Now facing closure, the clinic’s future is uncertain, leaving thousands without access to essential…

A recent study reveals that only 8.4% of Medicare Advantage plans offer comprehensive dental benefits, leaving millions of beneficiaries without adequate coverage. This gap may contribute to low dental visit rates, even among those with…

Biofilm formation on dental implants is a complex, patient-specific process that begins within minutes of implantation. This study uses advanced microscopy and gene sequencing to uncover the dynamic early stages of biofilm development,…

Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) delivers unparalleled imaging for dental implant planning and periodontal care. Discover how this cutting-edge technology balances diagnostic value with radiation safety to set new standards in dental…