We are grateful for the contributions the Journal of Dental Hygiene makes to the dental
hygiene discipline by growing the body of knowledge as the underpinning of the profession …

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

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 …

The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics forecasts a 43.1 percent increase in the number of
dental hygienists nationally from 2002 to 2012 (Bureau of Labor Statistics, nd). In …

2023 was a momentous year for the American Dental Hygienists' Association and for the
Journal of Dental Hygiene. Major milestones included the annual conference in Chicago …

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 …

The goal of this survey was to describe the practice characteristics, scope of practice,
educational background, career plans and satisfaction, and demographic information of the …

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 …

Health care reform, the changing public health environment, and a lack of clarity about what
defines a 'public health professional'create challenges as well as opportunities for dental …

Problem: Registered dental hygienists have an obligation to themselves and the community
to deliver the highest quality of oral health care. Dental hygienists seek employment in …