Several states have introduced or passed legislation affecting dental hygiene as workforce shortages continue and the profession evolves. Nine legislative updates so far in 2026: 1. The Utah ...

The University of New Haven’s dental hygiene program has been recognized as one of the finest in the country. When she was a dental hygiene student at the University of New Haven, Victoria White ’14 A ...

We've all heard the clichés about dental hygienists. "They're all self-absorbed prima donnas." "Hygienists won't work with others on the dental team." "If they think they know as much as doctors, why ...

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 ...

A large crowd braved the rain on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 21, to celebrate the brand-new dental hygiene program facility and degree program at the Vail Valley campus of Colorado Mountain College Vail ...

The New York State Dental Association (NYSDA) Tuesday hailed the inclusion of dental hygiene programs in the new SUNY Reconnect program, saying it will help address a severe dental hygienist shortage ...

Kissing someone with poor dental hygiene doesn't just taste bad. It can be bad for your teeth. Dr. Tina Saw told Insider kissing someone with poor oral hygiene can expose you to millions of bacteria.

Long-term care facility residents in Warsaw, Poland, showed poor oral health and had a median number of missing teeth ranging ...