The Evolving Landscape of the Dental Hygiene Profession
Workforce shortages, legislative threats, and evolving professional autonomy are shaping the future of dental hygiene. While challenges persist, positive strides are underway.
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Improving Mobility Through Licensure Compacts
The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact facilitates the ability of clinicians to move, expands employment opportunities, and reduces the need to maintain multiple licenses.
Addressing Dental Hygienists’ Workforce Issues
The ADHA partners with the ADA to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the dental hygiene workforce.
Detecting Nasopalatine Duct Cysts
Oral health professionals who understand the common characteristics of these lesions can prevent unnecessary treatment.
Support Oral Health in Patients With Removable Dental Prostheses
Removable oral prosthesis hygiene and care require approaches that incorporate insight from patients, multidisciplinary healthcare teams, and researchers.
Detecting and Managing Supernumerary and Ectopic Teeth
Early diagnosis and evaluation for genetic health conditions are key to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Oral Health Considerations for Geographic Tongue
Dental professionals should be aware of the clinical features, etiology and pathogenesis, treatment, and oral health considerations for this unique pathosis.
Caring for Patients With Down Syndrome
Individuals with Down syndrome, or trisomy 21, have specific oral health considerations that clinicians should be prepared to address.
Oral Health Complications of X-Linked Hypophosphatemia
While rare, this genetic disorder impacts multiple organs and systems, including oral health.
Guide to Treating Adolescent Patients with Major Depressive Disorder
Oral health professionals can play a key role in serving this patient population.
