The PRO-HEAL Act seeks to address the shortage of healthcare providers, including dentists, by providing $215 million in grants over 5 years to support pipeline programs in underserved and rural communities. This legislation prioritizes…

Dental therapists are now authorized in 14 states, providing essential services in underserved areas. With persistent dental care shortages across the US, the dental therapy model seems poised to experience continued growth.

Well, it turns out that humans aren’t the only ones with dental anxiety. Recently, a llama in Maine went on the lam in a desperate attempt to avoid getting a prophylaxis. After a tour of the Bangor neighborhood, the llama returned home…

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s Editor in Chief Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, was elected president of the International Federation of Dental Hygienists (IFDH) on July 9, 2024, in Seoul, Korea, at the International Symposium on Dental Hygiene.…

Amidst regional concerns, Bismarck State College secures approval to launch dental assisting and dental hygiene programs, addressing critical shortages in North Dakota’s healthcare workforce. The decision sparks competition and…

The Center for Oral Health’s policy brief highlights the success of Early Smiles California, an innovative school-based dental program, and calls for $10 million in funding to expand it statewide. This initiative promises significant…

The CFPB has raised concerns about the pushy promotion of medical credit cards by healthcare providers, highlighting deferred interest terms, payment allocation confusion, and patient pressure. Dentists and other providers need to ensure…

A patient’s routine prophylaxis turned into a life-saving appointment when her dental hygienist discovered a lump in her mouth, leading to a diagnosis of B non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Dental hygiene students are taking over the Plant Pathology Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to test dental care products against caries-causing bacteria. Their innovative study aims to determine the effectiveness of natural…

Robert Harris, known as “The Hulk,” has been a powerlifting icon at the Special Olympics Virginia for two decades, showcasing not only his athletic prowess but also the importance of healthcare for athletes with intellectual disabilities.…