Dental groups urge Congress to protect federal oral health funding
US dental organizations are pushing back on proposed federal cuts to oral health programs; affects practice advocacy priorities.
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Connecticut House passes bill allowing at-home dental hygiene visits
Connecticut now allows hygienists to provide at-home care. Consider how this affects scheduling, infection control protocols, and patient selection.
States advance Medicaid dental coverage expansions
U.S. dental practices accepting Medicaid should monitor state legislation for coverage and reimbursement changes affecting patient eligibility.
Economic strain, insurance denials, fluoridation threaten US dental care
Three systemic challenges affecting US practice profitability and patient outcomes: affordability barriers, insurance friction, and fluoridation policy risk.
7% of UK adults have attempted DIY dentistry, survey shows
Survey data on DIY dentistry prevalence and regional access gaps shows practice implications for emergency management.
Three emerging challenges dental leaders must address
Pediatric dental ED visits up 57.9% signals access gaps and cost barriers affecting how dentists must plan practice capacity.
Dental therapy now permitted in 14 U.S. states
Dental therapy practice now legal in 14 U.S. states, affecting workforce planning and practice capacity.
Maine expands independent dental hygienist scope to include anesthesia
Maine's scope expansion for independent hygienists takes effect immediately. Check if your state is considering similar legislation.
NHS patient charges rise 1.7% from April 2026
April 2026 fee changes live: patient bands 1-3 increase 1.7%; understand new costs for billing and patient communications.
Medicaid's fragmented state programs create barriers for dental providers
U.S. dental leaders identify Medicaid fragmentation as unsolved problem; federal standardization could improve access.
Free dental practice expands from Havelte to Amsterdam
Dutch dental professionals can volunteer for free care expansion while addressing workforce shortages and equity gaps.