A peer-reviewed journal that offers evidence-based clinical information and continuing education for dentists.

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Kristen Machado

Kristen Pratt Machado is executive editor for Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and Decisions in Dentistry and director of publishing operations for Belmont Publications, Inc. She has been with Belmont Publications since its inception in 2002.

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Pediatricians Step In as Maine Struggles With Oral Health Professional Shortage
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Pediatricians Step In as Maine Struggles With Oral Health Professional Shortage

Debate Over Dental Therapists Heats Up as Florida Faces Oral Health Crisis

Survey Reveals Need for Menopause-Specific Oral Health Benefits

Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Periodontitis Severity

Did Taylor Swift Get a Smile Makeover?

More Patients Turning to Endodontists to Save Natural Teeth

Zinc Emerges as a New Weapon Against Caries

Oklahoma’s Fluoride Rollback May Cost $507 Million in Dental Care

West Virginia Pushes for Fairer Dental Insurance With New Campaign

Dentists’ Confidence Dips Amid Rising Costs and Modest Growth

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