Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Every day, dental hygienists educate patients about oral health. They explain plaque control, discuss periodontal health, recommend self-care techniques, and encourage preventive habits. Yet many patients leave their appointments without making meaningful changes at home. Some brush the same way they always have. Some continue frequent snacking. Others intend to floss more bu...

The Trump administration is encouraging states to transition away from mercury-containing dental amalgam restorations for Medicaid beneficiaries. In a recent notification, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urged every state Medicaid director to consider restricting or ending Medicaid coverage for dental amalgam procedure codes (D2140–D2161) or incentivizing the...

Stay at the forefront of periodontal care during Dimensions’ Discovery EXPO with an engaging keynote session led by Brett Weatherington, DDS, on Saturday...

Delaware is poised to significantly expand the role of dental hygienists following passage of Senate Bill 283, legislation designed to improve access to preventive oral healthcare by allowing dental hygienists to practice more fully within their education and clinical training. Having passed both chambers of the General Assembly unanimously, the bill now awaits the governor’s...