Boston Celtics guard Derrick White lost a few teeth midgame but didn’t let that stop him, quickly gluing them back in place before returning to the court. His resilience highlights the importance of dental protection in sports — and the…
A study was conducted to examine how cleaning, sterilization, and frictional wear affect the color markings on dental probes and their impact on implant surfaces. Results showed that while sterilization didn’t degrade the color markers,…
Georgia is investing $178 million in a new dental school to address its dentist shortage, but some practitioners argue the plan ignores deeper issues like student debt and faculty shortages. Critics believe state funds would be better spent…
If Congress slashes Medicaid funding, adult dental coverage may be one of the first benefits to disappear, leaving millions without essential oral healthcare. With fewer dentists accepting Medicaid and emergency department visits for dental…
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene welcomes Ann Bruhn, BSDH, MS, RDH, to the journal’s Editorial Advisory Board. An associate professor and chair of the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental Hygiene (SODH) at Old Dominion University (ODU), Bruhn…
Monitoring implant health requires precise diagnostic techniques, with probing recognized as a key assessment tool. However, the choice between metal and plastic probes remains controversial, as both present unique risks to implant surfaces…
At Davis & Parker Family Dental in Loveland, Colorado, a trip to the dentist feels more like a backstage pass to a rock concert. With walls adorned in vintage music memorabilia and personalized playlists replacing the dreaded drill…
Through the Esther Wilkins Educational Scholarship program, the first 100 registrants for the Dimensions' Discovery EXPO got their tickets for 50% OFF! Because those tickets went so fast, a few days ago we decided to allow for an additional…
