Once flooded with too many graduates, the dental hygiene profession now faces a national workforce shortage driven by attrition, burnout, and undervaluation. As legislative changes loom and key voices go unheard, it’s time for hygienists to reclaim…
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A major systematic review confirms that school fluoride varnish delivery programs significantly reduce tooth decay and narrow oral…
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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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Now Dead, Nevada’s SB 495 Would Have Dismantled Dental Hygiene Standards
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GUM announces 2025 GUM EDHF Award of Distinction
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