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 …

With the dental hygiene profession undergoing tremendous transformation as greater and
more diverse workplace opportunities present themselves, the American Dental Hygienists' …

As dental hygiene approaches its 100th anniversary in 2013, it is clear that the profession
has evolved far beyond the initial vision of Dr. Alfred Fones. Much of this evolution has been …

The American Dental Hygienists' Association is celebrating their 100-year anniversary,
definitely a momentous occasion! I am celebrating my 49th year as a dental hygienist–nearly …

The licensure of dental hygienists varies from state to state even within 100 miles of the
school that granted their diplomas. If the services of dental hygienists are to be utilized to the …

The composition of the health care workforce has changed dramatically over the past 50
years, with increased specialization and advanced skill development. Many look to medicine …

Achieving oral health for all, especially for those with the highest disease levels, is one of the
greatest challenges facing our nation. 1, 2 Almost a decade ago, the US Surgeon General1 …

During the last century, the role of dental hygienists as leaders in the recognition,
prevention, and treatment of oral diseases has grown, reflecting the ever-evolving …

The 2000 Surgeon General's Report on Oral Health in American nationally recognized the
importance of the connection between good oral health and good overall health. 1 Since …

Demand for oral health care is forecasted to increase dra-matically over the next decade,
and there are great con-cerns that the current model of service delivery will not address the …