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…

A National Children’s Dental Health Month call to strengthen access to care for underserved children.

Beyond Google: The New Reality of Search For years, “SEO” meant one thing — ranking high on Google. But the truth is, patients don’t search in one place anymore. They look everywhere — Google, Apple Maps, TikTok, YouTube, ChatGPT, voice…

Declining dental insurance reimbursements aren’t temporary. They represent a structural shift that leaves independent practices stuck in constant financial triage. Reframing dental memberships as core infrastructure offers a path to…

1.3 million Americans went to Mexico for care. Here’s why oral health professionals should be paying attention.

As private equity and insurer-backed DSOs expand their reach, a new model bill offers states a roadmap to curb corporate control of dental practices. The Independent Dental Practice Act aims to protect clinical autonomy, stabilize…

Exploding research on salivary biomarkers and the oral microbiome is redefining the mouth as a powerful gateway to whole-body disease detection.

How dental hygienists stopped a major policy shift in Washington

SLS-Free, Dentist-Formulated Toothpaste Delivers 24/7 Sensitivity Relief While Neutralizing Bad Breath