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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …

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 article discusses the highlights of the Navigate the Imagination: Leadership Invitational
congress of the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) held in Banff, Alberta in …

The profession of dental hygiene experienced 20 years of growth during the 1960s and
1970s. During that period of time, an adequate number of hygienists entered dental hygiene …