As momentum continues in the push to improve access to oral health care, Arizona has experienced a setback in its efforts to expand the scope of practice for dental hygienists.

In an effort to expand access to dental care in Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) has awarded $500,000 in grants to health clinics and health centers throughout the state.

In New York City, a pediatric oral health company is on a mission to deliver care to children, regardless of ability to pay.

Through the efforts of Delaware Smile Check (DSC), students attending public schools in underserved areas now have access to oral health screenings.

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene, along with premier sponsor Colgate and supporting sponsors Patterson Dental and PDT Inc, will present the eighth annual The Esther Wilkins Lifetime Achievement Award.

Amy E. Coplen, RDH, MS, received the William J. Gies Award for Vision, Innovation and Achievement, Dental Educator, on March 19, 2018.

Results from a study published in Dentistry Journal show that oral hygiene instructions provided via human interaction or through a computer-generated format are equally effective.

Dental hygienists in Indiana achieved a major victory when House Enrolled Act 1116 passed the Senate with a vote of 49 to 0 and was signed into law by Governor Eric Holcomb on March 8, 2018.

The American Academy of Cariology (AAC) is hosting its second annual conference on August 16 at the Westin Denver International Airport and Conference Center in Denver.

Avoiding the flu may be more difficult than previously believed as researchers have found that it is transmitted via aerosols, not just droplets resulting from sneezing or coughing, as was once thought.