Dimensions of Dental Hygiene is pleased to announce its newest Editorial Advisory Board member: Diana Macri, RDH, BSDH, MSEd. She is an associate professor in the Dental Hygiene Unit of the Allied Health Department at Eugenio Maria de Hostos…
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How Dental Hygiene Went from Thriving to Threatened
Once flooded with too many graduates, the dental hygiene profession now faces a national workforce shortage driven by attrition,…
School Fluoride Varnish Programs Prove to Be Effective Tool in Fight Against…
A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral…
Pac-Dent Introduces the New ProMate Contra Hygiene Handpiece
Brea, CA – June 26, 2025 – Pac-Dent, Inc., is thrilled to announce the launch of the ProMate™ Contra Hygiene Handpiece. The…
New York Bill Aims to Expand Dental Hygienists’ Independence Through…
The New York legislature has sent a bill to the governor that, if signed, would allow dental hygienists to work without direct…
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The Maryland Senate has passed a bill that would establish a task force on oral healthcare to explore issues related to access and barriers to dental services.
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For those who have recovered from COVID-19, one dose of the Pfizer vaccine offers significant, long-lasting protection, according to two research studies recently published in The Lancet. It is thought that one dose of the Pfizer vaccine…
Utah Bill Would Require Medicaid to Directly Reimburse Dental Hygienists
A bill making its way through the Utah House of Representatives would make it easier for dental hygienists to be paid for services rendered.
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Research Reveals Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Dental Hygienists
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FDA Analysis Shows J&J’s COVID-19 Vaccine Is Effective
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