During 2016 our theme for the Journal of Dental Hygiene editorials was “The Impact of
Leadership and Research on Decision Making.” During the year we published editorials …

Think back to when you first entered the dental hygiene profession. Most of us didn't stumble
upon the profession, independent of someone leading us here. Who guided you into dental …

In my role as Chief Executive Officer of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA),
I have had the honor and privilege of working alongside many dental hygiene leaders in a …

This next decade is going to be an exciting time for dental hygiene education. While there
has been an emphasis on transforming dental hygiene education, the profession is about to …

There is an old saying that “two heads are better than one.” Certainly, there are many
opportunities for health care providers to participate in collaborative work efforts, including …

The North American Dental Hygiene Research Conference was held on June 15–17, 2009,
in Bethesda, Md. The 3–day conference provided an opportunity for dental hygiene …

The North American Dental Hygiene Research Conference was held on June 15–17, 2009,
in Bethesda, Md. The 3–day conference provided an opportunity for dental hygiene …

The 3rd North American/Global Dental Hygiene Research Conference,“Beyond the
Boundaries: Discovery, Innovation and Transformation,” was held from October 16 to 18 …

This paper examines the restructuring of the delivery system resulting from managed care.
As HMOs consolidate to a few large companies in urban areas, they put great pressure on …

Delivering care in a heterogeneous society and treating those with limited access occurs in
many delivery settings. In each setting, the dental hygienist will need expertise in the …