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…

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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…

Despite public health initiatives, oral diseases continue to affect billions worldwide, with untreated caries remaining the most prevalent condition. The latest Global Burden of Disease study highlights the urgent need for strengthened oral…

Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have developed an iron oxide nanozyme-based treatment that enhances root canal therapy by precisely targeting and eliminating persistent biofilms within the complex root canal system.

Northcentral Technical College in Wausau is launching Wisconsin's inaugural dental therapy program to combat the scarcity of dental professionals in rural regions. This initiative aims to enhance access to essential dental services by…