Dental Hygienist

Hygienist Hub

Welcome to the dental hygiene professionals' new resource for clinical updates, career strategies, highlights and can’t-miss stories.

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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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What 2,000 RDHs Revealed in a State of Work Report

May 16, 2025—A new report uncovers the real challenges hygienists are facing today, including burnout, compensation concerns and career growth.

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Inspiring the Future as a Hygienist Inspired Ambassador

May 6, 2025—One dental hygienist's journey as an Ambassador is opening doors, changing lives, and helping build the profession through mentorship.

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Defending Dental Health in Post-Fluoridation Utah

May 2, 2025—Hygienists must adapt their preventive approach to protect vulnerable populations when there is no community protection.

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For Public & Profession: A Battle Well Fought in Nevada

April 30, 2025—Hygienists unite to successfully remove scaling language from dental bill, securing unanimous Assembly approval through strategic professional advocacy.

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