The dentist/hygienist divide | Dental Economics
The dental industry stands at a pivotal moment. What seems to be a crisis is, truthfully, the threshold of redefining health-care delivery. The deeper issue isn’t just workforce shortages—it’s how…
Dental experts say gum disease is tied to heart attacks, diabetes and dementia
Dental disease isn’t just about cavities or sore gums. Research has linked poor oral health to serious chronic illnesses, including heart disease, diabetes and dementia. And in Florida, where the…
Some doctors are treating kids’ dental decay amid dental shortage
Editor’s Note: The following story first appeared in The Maine Monitor’s free health care newsletter, Health Monitor, that is delivered to inboxes every other Thursday. Sign up for the free…
Delta Dental awards $1 million to advance the future of the oral health workforce
2025 Delta Dental Future Workforce Fund invests in five organizations inspiring the next generation of oral health professionals. WASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Delta Dental Institute announced…
6 dental hygienists honored with the 2025 GUM/RDH Award of Distinction
Since its launch in 2002, the GUM/RDH Award of Distinction has stood as one of the most respected honors in the dental hygiene profession across the United States and Canada.…
Shame prevents people from seeking dental treatment and worsens oral health inequalities
Shame can lead people to avoid getting treatment for dental issues, potentially worsening oral health inequalities, a new study warns. A better understanding of dental shame could encourage more people…