The American Dental Hygienists' Association is working to ensure educational programs are adequately preparing dental hygienists for the new health care landscape.

Dental hygienists play a valuable role in Head Start programs by providing preventive services and oral health education.

The Commission on Dental Accreditation's decision to implement accreditation standards for dental therapy education cements the role of expanded workforce models in solving the access-to-care problem.

As the provision of dental care undergoes transformation, the interest in dental service organizations is growing.

California's Virtual Dental Home program is increasing access to care, while also providing opportunities for midlevel practitioners.

In response to the burgeoning access-to-care crisis, many states are considering the addition of a new member to the oral health care team—the midlevel practitioner.

Many Americans go without professional oral health care services, but both public and private efforts are underway to change this.

Registered dental hygienists in alternative practice provide care to this underserved population via a unique business model.

By embracing change and incorporating humanism into the oral health care delivery system, dental professionals have the power to positively impact the future of dentistry.

The role of public health dental hygienists continues to expand as they provide essential functions to vulnerable populations.