Perspectives

While progress has been made, there is much work to be done to ensure that all Americans have access to professional oral health care services.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene’s annual supplement, Perspectives on the Midlevel Practitioner, is one of my favorite issues of the year.

There are research-supported strategies to expand access to dental care for the United States’ most vulnerable residents.

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association continues advocating for reforms to expand the reach of dental hygienist-based dental therapy models, as well as high educational standards.

Many states are expanding scope of practice for dental hygienists and considering dental therapy to meet the need for oral health care among vulnerable populations.

A dental therapist practicing in Minnesota shares an inside look at his professional path.

Teledentistry’s wide array of options enable oral health professionals to effectively promote health and prevent disease.

Appropriate training and keeping up to date on research are key to ensuring the safe and effective use of a handheld X-ray device.

The Early Childhood Oral Health Training Program expands access to care and dental hygienists’ scope of practice.

This concept is helping to improve access to care in Michigan.