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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How Dental Anxiety Hides in Plain Sight
ADA Joins Nationwide Push to Block Deep Cuts to Public Health in 2026 Budget
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2024 Brought Expanded Roles and Enhanced Mobility for Oral Health Professionals
Arkansas Boosts Medicaid Dental Rates to Tackle Oral Health Crisis
What Happens When Communities Drop Water Fluoridation
Iowa Considers Deregistering Dental Assistants
Long COVID Hits Dental Professionals Harder Than General Public, Studies Suggest
Florida May Be Next State to Ban Community Water Fluoridation
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How Dental Anxiety Hides in Plain Sight

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