Americans are not able to take care of their teeth like they should, and it has severe consequences. Dental hygienists can help address this problem, but only if state policymakers consider ...

Public health dental hygienists in Illinois can now provide basic dental care to at-risk communities in the state. The legislation, bill HB0500, which went into effect on January 1, defines a public ...

Across the country, employers are still struggling to fill certain jobs. That is especially true for dentists trying to hire hygienists and other support staff. Meanwhile, many patients are just now ...

When we talk about the future of dental hygiene, it’s easy to get stuck on the idea of “mobility” or titles. Does a hygienist become a lead hygienist? An office manager? Go back to get additional ...