All About Leadership

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“Leadership is an invisible strand as mysterious as it is powerful… It pulls, and it bonds. It is a catalyst that creates unity out of disorder. Yet, it defies the definition. No combination of talents can guarantee it. No process or training can create it where the spark does not exist. The qualities of leadership … Read more

Dentist Looks for Rule Change to Improve Care and Hiring in Vermont

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John Echternach, a retired dentist, is making a pitch to change the state rules of which procedures dental hygienists are allowed to do, according to an article from Times Argus. Echternach will be going before the Vermont Board of Dental Examiners to ask the state to allow registered dental hygienists to perform the “same procedures … Read more

Dental Hygienists Praise New Federal Dental Care Becoming Law

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“A Tommy Douglas Moment” The Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA), today praised Royal Assent for Bill C-31. The new law is the first time in history that the federal government is providing broad based, targeted support to Canadians for dental and dental hygiene care. “This is a Tommy Douglas moment,” stated Anne Caissie, president of … Read more

Allied Dental Education Programs Enrollment Sees Declines

Enrollment for dental hygiene and dental assisting programs declined from pre-pandemic levels in 2021-22, and the decline in dental assisting programs started prior to the onset of the pandemic, according to a new report from the ADA Health Policy Institute. For dental hygiene programs, enrollment declined in 2020-21 followed by a recovery in 2021-22 to … Read more

American Dental Hygienists’ Association Apologizes for Role in Systemic Racism

As part of its strategic planning ahead of its 100th anniversary as an association representing the nation’s dental hygiene profession, the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) is apologizing to communities of color for its role in perpetuating a culture of discrimination. ADHA President Sharlee Burch, RDH, MPH, EdD said, “We cannot celebrate the accomplishments of … Read more

Client Experience in Oral Healthcare is the Doorway into Better Wellness

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By occupation a dental hygienist, I see myself as the natural link between healthcare in its traditional understanding, and the ever-expanding sector – or industry – of wellness. This link embodies the multiple dimensions and nuances shaping the profile of the dental hygienist and oral healthcare of the future. We are clinicians, healers, healthcare providers, … Read more

Research Reveals Impact of COVID-19 on Dental Hygienists

Nearly two years into the pandemic with widespread availability of COVID-19 vaccines and a decrease in infections, new studies reveal dental hygienists have low COVID-19 infection rates and high vaccination acceptance. In addition, less than half of dental hygienists that left employment early in the pandemic have returned to the workforce in 2021, and staffing … Read more

Do You Really Want to Give Up on Hygiene?

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We know the pandemic has had a profound impact on the dental profession. Hygiene, in particular, has been hit hard, with a number of hygienists seeing it as a sign to change careers. The resulting labour market has seen dentists jumping over each other, pushing salaries ever higher to make sure they had someone—anyone—available to … Read more

TempStars Brings Better ‘Career Opportunities for Dental Hygienists and Assistants’ to Phoenix and Scottsdale

TempStars, North America’s largest and #1 rated dental temping and hiring service, announced today that it is open for business in Phoenix and Scottsdale, another step in the company’s expansion in the United States. “This will create many new opportunities for dental hygienists and assistants in Phoenix and Scottsdale that weren’t there before,” said Dr. James Younger, … Read more

Weekly Wisdom: Empowered Hygiene for Practice Success

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  Weekly Wisdom:  This week Peter Barry reminds us of how important our dental hygiene teams are — they are much more than teeth cleaners!     Subscribe to Oral Health’s weekly e-newsletter to have the latest episode delivered straight to your inbox each week!

Some Suggest Study Showing Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Hygienists Demonstrates Great Leadership in the Dental Industry

A recent study has shown dental hygienists contracted COVID-19 at a much lower rate than other health care professionals, revealing great leadership among those is the dental industry, some suggest. The study, conducted by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), found that 3.1 percent of dental hygienists have had … Read more

Study Finds Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Dental Hygienists in the US

Joint research investigates pandemic’s impact on infection control practices in dental health setting; employment rate of dental hygienists Despite having been designated as high risk for COVID-19 by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, a new study finds 3.1 percent of dental hygienists have had COVID-19 based on data collected in October 2020. This is … Read more

Igniting That Spark For Your Hygiene Career Once Again

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You are a dental hygienist. You went to school, you graduated, wrote the national board exam, found yourself a job and now you scale likely somewhere between 160 to 256 teeth each day, four days a week or upwards of 60,000 teeth per year. You have been at the same clinic for a few years … Read more

Family Docs, Dental Hygienists Push for Role in Alberta Vaccine Rollout

Some Alberta family doctors say they’re frustrated their offer to help administer COVID-19 shots have gone unanswered. Dr. Noel Grisdale, who has a practice in Black Diamond, says he’s among many family physicians eager to aid Alberta’s vaccine distribution program. “The frustration from family doctors I’m hearing is that there’s no mention of talking to … Read more

The Hygienist’s Pivotal Role in the Patient Experience

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The hygienist plays such an integral role in the overall success of our relationship with our patients. From the work we provide directly with the patient, to the role we as hygienists play in passing the baton of goodwill to our doctors or business team members, how we execute each step of our hygiene appointments … Read more