Does expanding a hygienist's scope of practice translate to improved oral healthcare at the state level? Researchers from New York believe it does, according to the results of a survey published this ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dental hygienists know a thing or two about keeping teeth healthy. After all, they spend most of their days looking into people’s ...

This is the latest in the Health Affairs Forefront featured topic, Medicare and Medicaid Integration. The featured topic includes analysis, proposals, and commentary that will inform policies on the ...

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 ...

Lucie Hobbs-Johnson poses in Aruba with a giant tooth. “I’m a late bloomer,” says Lucie Hobbs-Johnson with a broad smile. At the age of 49, she’s just finished her first year of dental hygiene school ...

Painted Sky Dental to bring preventive dental care directly to local seniors, with a focus on comfort, oral health maintenance, and personalized support. Registered dental hygienist Courtney Justice ...

You likely think about cavities and gum health when you go to a dental appointment, but the professionals who look inside your mouth can detect a lot more than that. “You can tell a lot about ...