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 …

Research points to a number of changes in healthcare delivery, education, and policy that
are likely to shape the future of dental hygiene. Health system reform is changing the way …

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 …

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 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 …