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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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

IF you’re not brushing your gnashers for the benefit of beautiful smile, you’ll know the importance of good oral hygiene for health. Caring for your dental health stops bacteria build-up, which could ...

When you go to the dentist, you usually spend most of the visit with the dental hygienist, whose role has expanded in recent years. So, too, has the need for dental hygienists. “The demand for dental ...