Dental Hygiene

Nearly 900 registered dental hygienists (RDH) from across the United States will discuss key trends in their profession at the 84th annual session of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) in New Orleans, La. June 20-27.

CHICAGO, Illinois – For more than 75 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance program has helped consumers make informed decisions about safe and effective oral care products. Certain toothpastes, toothbrushes and floss are well-known products in the ADA Seal of Acceptance program.

CHICAGO, Illinois – Marge Green, RDH, MS, president of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) spoke last week before the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Agencies, on the necessity of improving access to oral health care in the United States. President Green urged the subcommittee to remember that oral health is integral to overall health and well being in making their funding decisions.

TORONTO, Ontario – The people of Ontario are one step closer to affordable and accessible dental hygiene services with the first reading of the Health System Improvements Bill in the legislature today states the Ontario Dental Hygienists' Association (ODHA).

GLENDALE, California – With millions of Californians buying stocking stuffers and other holiday treats, the California Dental Hygienists' Association (CDHA) recommends consumers be sure to check labels for a natural sugar substitute called xylitol, an important breakthrough in preventing cavities.

CHICAGO, Illinois – The list of excuses for not brushing or flossing is endless, but according to a new study published in the Journal of Periodontology, these are two tasks that should not be omitted from the daily hygiene routine.

ORLANDO, Florida – Nearly 900 registered dental hygienists (RDH) from across the United States will discuss key trends in their profession at the 83rd annual session of the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) in Orlando, Fla. June 21-28.

WEST ALLIS, Wisconsin – The 2,900-member Wisconsin Dental Association (WDA) opposes Clearinghouse Rule 05-033 (CR 05-033) that would allow dental hygienists to obtain state government reimbursement for services without an examination of the patient, diagnosis and prescription for care by a licensed dentist. This proposal will lower the standard of oral health care for Wisconsin children and siphon dollars from a critically under-funded dental Medicaid (MA) program.

WARWICKSHIRE, United Kingdom – A survey has revealed that people are risking their oral health by picking their teeth with dangerous household implements! According to the National Dental Survey, conducted by the British Dental Health Foundation in association with HealthSure, many people simply use whatever is close to hand to remove food trapped between the teeth.

WARWICKSHIRE, United Kingdom – A recent survey has revealed that around half of people are failing on basic oral healthcare. According to the National Dental Survey, conducted by oral health charity the British Dental Health Foundation in association with HealthSure, a staggering 50% of people don’t even know how to brush their teeth properly – with a further majority failing to floss regularly.