Hygienists can increase the productivity of a dental practice. Even so, only about one-third of dentists employ them, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association.

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 ...

February 26, 2026) - New national public opinion research released today by the Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) shows Canadians place exceptionally high trust in dental hygienists and ...

It might be harder to get your teeth cleaned this year, with a new study showing a shortage of dental hygienists in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Not unlike many other professions ...

Lorde has dreams of clean teeth and they’re probably from the best states for dental hygienists. I don’t know anyone who doesn’t have a strong opinion about the dentist. A large majority of people ...

If you’re looking for a well-paying career in the medical field without becoming a full doctor, then think about being a dental hygienist. The average income of dental hygienists has reached $75,500 ...

Two controversial bills being proposed in Virginia seek to expand who is legally allowed to perform dental cleanings. They’re ...

This year, the Illinois legislature was considering measures to expand oral health treatment in a state where millions of people live in dental care deserts. But when the Illinois State Dental Society ...

Can you guess which states in the U.S. still do not allow dental hygienists to administer local anesthesia? Chances are, your hunch was right: States in the traditionally conservative south -- Alabama ...