An international pioneer, Old Dominion University’s dental hygiene school never overlooks the underserved communities in its own backyard. Founded in 1969, the Gene W. Hirschfeld School of Dental ...

Americans are not able to take care of their teeth like they should, and it has severe consequences. Dental hygienists can help address this problem, but only if state policymakers consider ...

Dental hygiene is one of Harper College's oldest programs, dating back more than 50 years to the college's opening. The program's on-campus Dental Hygiene Clinic has a loyal client base, with about ...

In the U.S., dental hygiene scopes of practice have expanded, but laws, which vary by state, significantly affect patients’ access to preventive care and therapy from hygienists. The letter was ...

Ascension Columbia St. Mary’s provides preventive dental care at its Family Health Center for patients who have diabetes or who are pregnant. Dental care is particularly important for those patients ...

The ADA's code of ethics outlines the principle of nonmaleficence -- “Do no harm” -- as one of dentistry’s most fundamental ethical guideposts. It charges dental professionals with the responsibility ...

The NCMC board of trustees recently approved an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene degree, making it the ...

A new Community Dental Clinic at FRCC will offer cleanings, exams and X-rays performed by students under the supervision of licensed professionals.