Dental Hygienist Salaries Outpace Household Incomes in Several States
In 2025, dental hygienists in states like Alaska and Arkansas are earning more than the average household, highlighting the profession's growing financial appeal.
Author
Dental Hygiene Director’s Passion for Inclusive Care Leads to Immersive Education
At Utah Valley University, Dental Hygiene Program Director Sandy Wilson, RDH, MACI, has created a visionary partnership with the Melisa Nellesen Center for Autism to ensure children with autism receive tailored dental experiences that build…
Link Between Idiopathic Pain and Poor Oral Health Found
A new study shows how the oral microbiome is related to chronic pain syndromes in women.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Sponsors Alla J. Wheeler Award
Beloved dental hygiene professor lost to cancer is honored each year with this award given to one student graduating from New York University’s Dental Hygiene Program.
New Survey Underscores Gaps in Oral-Systemic Health Awareness
Delta Dental’s 2025 State of America’s Oral Health and Wellness Report shows that Americans value their oral health, but still miss key connections between the mouth and the body. Dental anxiety and misunderstandings about oral health’s…
Discover the Fascinating World of Myofunctional Therapy!
You will explore the nine intricate muscles that make up the tongue, revealing their unique roles and how they work in harmony (or don’t) to affect daily functions like speech, breathing, and swallowing. You’ll learn to identify and…
New App Provides Real-Time Access to Patients’ Medical Histories
Dentists can now instantly access patients’ current medical conditions and medications with a new app. It may help streamline care, reduce risk, and boost treatment success in the dental operatory.
ADA and Penn Launch Living Guidelines to Support Evidence-Based Dental Care
The initiative hopes to keep dental professionals continually informed with real-time, evidence-based clinical guidelines. This living guideline model ensures faster integration of new research into clinical practice, advancing oral and…
Florida Pulls the Plug on Community Water Fluoridation
Florida is now the second state in the U.S. to ban water fluoridation, igniting a nationwide clash between government mandates and personal choice. While health authorities warn of dental consequences, state leaders say forced fluoridation…
FDA Targets Fluoride Supplements for Kids
The United States Food and Drug Administration has announced plans to pull fluoride drops and tablets for children off the market, citing potential health risks like. Oral health professionals warn this move could put caries-prone kids at…
