In the vast majority of states, hygienists cannot legally diagnose dental disease. Even in the few states that are the exception, diagnosis is limited to the scope of care delivered by hygienists and ...

Luzerne County Community College recently celebrated the achievements and dedication of students in its Dental Health Department during the annual Dental Hygiene Recognition Ceremony held May 19. The ...

WEST CHESTER, Ohio (WKRC) - A nationwide shortage of dental hygienists has led the American Dental Association (ADA) to propose lowering qualification barriers for the profession, sparking concerns ...

Peninsula College’s new dental hygiene program will finally welcome its first class this fall after years of planning, ...

Dental hygiene in children is often delayed or misunderstood by parents, but experts stress that care should begin much ...

A $350,000 loan repayment program aims to reduce dentist shortages and expand access to care in underserved Midwest ...

Throughout my 25+ years as a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and a volunteer at regional, state, and national levels, I've watched the evolution of our profession. Let me be ...

A bill recently signed into law by Governor Katie Hobbs could impact dental care in Arizona, according to dental hygienists ABC15 spoke with Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed Senate Bill 1124, which ...