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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...