...providers, most notably dentists. Often, those individuals are most vulnerable to oral diseases because of socioeconomic and other issues that complicate their lives and their health. In order to achieve...

...required to slouch forward, straining the thoracic and cervical spines. About 96% of dental hygienists experience a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) at some point in their careers.1 While the severity and...

...Mouth breathing and swallowing are the most common oral habits associated with malocclusion. Mouth Breathing Mouth breathing is a risk factor for malocclusion.6,9 Most commonly occurring during sleep, mouth breathing...

...and the COVID-19 pandemic has created additional barriers.2,15 Caries Prevalence Dental caries is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting children in the US as well as globally. Statistics...

...of dry mouth are present. Most notably, the patient has a history of generalized anxiety disorder and major depressive disorder for which she was diagnosed following the death of her...

Dental hygienists must maintain prolonged static postures, often in awkward positions, and make repetitive small motor movements of the fingers and hands. The combination of these biomechanical risk factors can...

...populations. In Minnesota, ADTs can work in traditional dental offices and clinics, or in community settings, such as schools, nursing homes, faith-based organizations, community health centers, federally qualified health centers,...