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Hygienist Hub

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Dental Hygienists Are Essential Providers, Not Support Staff

July 22, 2025—Elevating the role of dental hygienists elevates the care for those in your chair.

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An Updated Guide to Listing Your Credentials

July 9, 2025—Why presenting your credentials clearly, showcases your expertise and maintains professional standards.

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Unleashing the Truth: Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You

July 2, 2025—A dangerous double standard: dental scaling on animals without anesthesia is illegal while organized dentistry pushes assistants to perform it on people.

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Turning Conversations into Careers: My Hygienist Inspired Journey

June 25, 2025—Strengthening dental hygiene through trust and everyday connections.

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Advocating for Personal Protection, Comfort, and Clinical Confidence

June 20, 2025—Insights on how quality PPE increases the protection and comfort of hygienists.

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The Future of Dental Hygiene: Disruption, Reclamation, and a New Vision for What’s Possible

June 17, 2025—It's time to evolve beyond traditional roles into integrated healthcare providers.

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BLISS Technology Transforming Dental Hygiene Education

June 12, 2025—Bridging the gap between dental hygiene education and patient understanding.

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Norfolk Native Leads the Fight for Oral Health Standards as ADHA President

June 5, 2025—From a small midwestern town to a national leader, Norfolk celebrates their own, Erin Haley-Hitz.

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Direct Access, Direct Impact: How the DDH Compact Is Reshaping Dental Hygiene

June 4, 2025—Advocating for hygienists' nationwide flexibility with DDH Compact support to reduce licensing barriers.

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Pride in Practice: A Dental Hygienist’s Journey as an LGBTQIA+ Ally and Parent

June 1, 2025—Creating a safer, more inclusive and affirming healthcare space for all patients.

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There’s a Code for That? New Codes in 2025, Preview for 2026

May 22, 2025—Learn the latest from ADHA's liaison to the ADA’s code Maintenance Committee including additions, revisions and deletions to the CDT codes.

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Atraumatic and Minimally Invasive Restorations for Managing Early Childhood Caries

May 20, 2025—Dental hygienists are vital in leading essential minimally invasive care, expanding treatment access for underserved populations.

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