The average age of a child's first dental visit is about 2.5 years old, according to the results of a new U.S. survey released today. The findings indicate that three-quarters of parents are not ...

Dental hygienists feel ready to practice independently in underserved communities, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Hygiene. Enabling hygienists to practice preventive care without ...

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 ...

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Dental issues that initially appear minor will worsen if left untreated, said Dennis Bradshaw, a dentist in Pasco. Bradshaw said one of his patients chipped her tooth shortly after the proclamation ...

February 26, 2026) - New national public opinion research released today by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) shows Canadians place exceptionally high trust in dental hygienists and ...