Researchers are exploring whether obesity and diabetes medications currently delivered by injection could someday be taken orally using plant-based technology. Early findings suggest genetically engineered lettuce cells may protect GLP-1…

California’s AB 1952 proposes an alternative licensure pathway allowing internationally trained dentists to work as dental hygienists. While most dentists recognize the potential of this measure to increase access to care, it raises…

Oklahoma lawmakers are considering SB 1942 and HB 4329, bills that would modify how dental plans define covered services and negotiate reimbursement rates. Dentists and employers alike are evaluating how these changes could affect…

A newly proposed federal rule would reinstate a prohibition preventing routine adult dental services from being included as an essential health benefit under the Affordable Care Act. If finalized, the policy could limit states’ ability to…

Understanding the role of macro- and micronutrients empowers oral health professionals to help patients reduce inflammation, strengthen tissues, and protect against periodontitis.

The United States Coast Guard has partnered with the University of Minnesota to integrate dental therapists into its healthcare delivery model. The 5-year initiative aims to address provider shortages, strengthen operational readiness, and…

While income remained high, ownership, specialty, and production efficiency all impacted what dentists took home.

As evidence links oral health with mental illness and substance use disorders, oral health professionals are uniquely positioned to screen for these serious health issues.

California’s AB 1952 would allow internationally trained dentists to become licensed dental hygienists without completing a CODA-accredited dental hygiene program. While supporters cite workforce shortages, dental hygienists argue the…

The Indian Health Service will phase out mercury-containing dental amalgam fillings by 2027, accelerating a shift already underway across dentistry. The move aligns federal tribal health care with global mercury reduction efforts while…