Welcome to the dental hygiene professionals' new resource for clinical updates, career strategies, highlights and can’t-miss stories.
Evidence-based CPG for the Pharmacologic Management of Acute Dental Pain in Children
September 23, 2023—A new Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) offers seven recommendations and five good practice statements for managing acute dental pain in children under 12 years of age.
What it Means to Be a Dental Hygienist Liaison (DHL)
September 14, 2023—Being part of a larger mission to improve oral health outcomes in vulnerable communities in my state through the DHL Project collaboration with Head Start programs, has given me a sense of purpose that is unmatched.
Patient Shielding During Dentomaxillofacial Radiography
August 21, 2023—Although it has long been thought that shielding using lead aprons and thyroid shields were necessary to protect patients from and reduce exposure to radiation, the scientific evidence suggests otherwise.
Hope for Maui – Resources
August 17, 2023—The pain and loss are overwhelming for Maui residents and families in Lahaina. These local organizations, recommended by HDHA, will be there to support the recovery long after the media has left Maui’s shores.
I’m a Lefty Girl in a Righty World
August 13, 2023— I don’t recall thinking much about being left-handed or the challenges that would entail. It’s an experiential problem – you think about it when you experience it. But lefty hygienists experience it every day.
A Guide to Listing Credentials
July 9, 2023— With the launch of ADHA's Professional Fellows Program, you may wonder how to list your newest credential. Presenting credentials in a uniform way increases the public’s awareness of the significance and value of the honors and distinctions achieved.
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LATEST EPISODE
August 23, 2023 –Matt welcomes Emily Berry and Mina Ghorbani, dental hygiene students from West Los Angeles College who recently won 1st Place in the ADHA23 Undergraduate Student Professional Presentation Program sponsored by Haleon. Emily and Mina discuss their project on microchip tooth sensors and the impact these devices could have on oral systemic health. Matt also shares updates from ADHA and highlights the Hygienist Hub content portal on the ADHA website. Listen to ADHA’s free podcast!
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