As dental hygienists, we understand the importance of oral health as a component of overall health, and the absolute necessity of professional oral health care services to maintain that health.

The past year has seen the expansion of the midlevel practitioner and scope of practice for dental hygienists.

School-based sealant programs are effective in the fight against tooth decay, but state regulations and policies interfere with their implementation.

Tribal Washington State dental therapists go the extra mile to help underserved populations.

Michigan takes a step forward to increasing access to oral health care with the passage of dental therapist legislation.

Arizona is making a difference in the oral health of its most vulnerable children through an innovative program.

Michigan is improving the oral health of pregnant women and their children through Public Dental Prevention Programs.

As the number of older adults living in long-term care facilities continues to grow, dental hygienists are well positioned to provide care to this vulnerable population.

Dental caries affects a large proportion of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) children before they begin school, and at levels of severity that surpass other population groups.

The American Dental Education Association reports that California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed legislation in October that would allow Medi-Cal to reimburse service providers for the application of silver diamine fluoride when used as a…