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Focuses on the licensure examinations for dental hygienists in the U.S. Possibility of a clinical licensing exam administered on a national basis; Objection of the American Dental Education Association and the American Dental Association on the concept of a national licensing exam; Advantage of the examination.

Profiles five dental hygienists who illustrate the growth and change in the world of dental hygiene. Focus on the Darlene Orvis of Florida, Amy Hazelwood of Indiana, Sheri French of Oklahoma, Danielle Victoriano-Blaszczynski of Chicago and Joe Sutterlin of North Carolina; Educational background; Career development; Personal experiences reflecting the changing practices and technology used in the profession; Comments on the effectiveness of ultrasonics, electric toothbrushes and the Internet; Importance of promoting dental hygiene to the community.

Reports that the American Dental Hygienists' Association's Smoking Cessation Initiative (SCI) received significant recognition during the association's 81st annual session in Dallas, Texas. Smoking Cessation Leadership Center's willingness to partner with state organizations in order to support local state; SCI Web site's offering of numerous tobacco-related prevention and cessation-related resources; Sponsors of the program

Highlights the American Dental Hygienists' Association's 81st annual session in Dallas, Texas. Association's board of trustees; Keynote speaker; Activities and programs; Winners of the membership growth award; Creation of the advanced dental hygiene practitioner credential.

Profiles a number of licensed dental hygienists who run for public office in the U.S. Commitment of Vickie Nardello to her position in the legislature; Factors influencing the interest of Bonnie Nothoff in politics; Details on the political background of Virginia Woodward, who is running for the Kentucky Senate in 2004. INSETS: Dental Hygienists on State Boards;Untitled.

Features a stress reduction protocol for the oral health care patient at high risk for medical emergency. Basis of the protocol; Role of the dental hygienist in the program; Feasibility of the protocol in preventing medical complications and emergencies. INSETS: American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical . . .;Signs and Symptoms of Acute Anxiety;Vocal Sedation;Relaxation Techniques

Reports on the progress made by the American Dental Hygienists' Association since 1993 in the U.S. Increase in the people employed at the organization's central office; Efforts to advance the profession of dental hygiene; Establishment of the executive office.

Reports on the move to ease restrictions on dental hygienists in the U.S. Positive result of the move; Data on dental hygiene supervision trend; Comments of Christine Nathe, associate professor and a graduate program director at the University of New Mexico's Division of Dental Hygiene, on the issue of supervision.

Highlights the significant roles of dental hygienists in the medical field in the U.S. Identification of oral health care providers; Identification of the specific fields of medicine; Connection of dentistry with other fields.

Presents the case study that identifies the risk factors for systemic disease like cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes in the U.S. Demonstration on how a dental hygienist in a clinical practice setting uses primary prevention measures; Comprehensive examination and therapy; Identification of cardiovascular disease as primary killer of men and women.

Focuses on programs designed to recruit applicants for dental hygiene course in several colleges and universities in the United States. Number of applicants to dental hygiene programs in the 2001-2002 school year; Differences in opinions of program directors on qualifications of candidates; Advantages of being a dental hygienist. INSETS: Recruiting for Retention;ADHA and Recruitment Resources.

Examines the signs of oral cancer in the U.S. Symptoms of oral cancer; Evaluation of tissue changes by dental hygienists; Concept of the brush biopsy.

Focuses on the trends in oral health care in the U.S. Benefits of technology for dental hygienists; Features of the genetic test for periodontal disease; Role of the patient in treatment decisions. INSETS: Organic Options Expanding;What a Difference 53 Years Make: Oral Health Care Then and Now.

Provides tips for dental hygienists in motivating good oral health to patients in the U.S. Establishment of patient-hygienists communication; Disclosure of positive feedback to the patient; Education of patients on oral health. INSETS: Professional Wisdom...;The Evolution of Patient Motivation?;Tales from the Chair.

Focuses on the smoking habits of women and teenage girls in the U.S. Factors contributing to the smoking habits; Rates of depression in women; Role of dental hygienists to counsel smokers. INSETS: Many Women Resume Smoking Post-Pregnancy;Girls, Young Women Addicted Quicker.

Focuses on the aspects of hypothyroidism in the U.S. Symptoms of the condition; Implications of the condition for dental hygienists; Sponsorship of the Thyroid Awareness Month by the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists.

Focuses on the job opportunities of dental hygienist in public health. Participation of the type of public health program; job responsibilities of Linda Swarts, public hygienist on clinical services; Importance of prevention on oral care.

Discusses the support of dental forensics and dental hygienists in identifying victims of September 11, 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center in New York City. Emotional accounts of volunteer dentists and dental hygienists in working for Mass Disaster Dental Forensics Team; Process of identifying victims based on dental remains; Reasons why teeth serve as strongest evidence in identifying a person.

Presents a speech given by Ann Naber to members of the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) after she was sworn in as president of the organization on June 26, 2001. Beginning of Naber's involvement in the association; Organization's theme for 2002; Naber's vision for ADHA; Her views on the necessary elements for professional growth in the field of dental hygiene.

Focuses on the experiences of dental hygienist volunteers on community services in the United States. Involvements in public school servicing; Dedication in providing oral health clinics; Details on the opening of a free oral health care program to underserved population. INSET: Why Volunteer?.

Discusses diabetes in the U.S., as well as the role of dental hygienists in preventing, identifying and managing the disease. Incidence of diabetes in the U.S.; Advances and developments in the management of diabetes; Risk factors for the disease; Responsibilities of dental hygienists in identifying oral symptoms of diabetes; Complications of the disease. INSETS: The importance of Diet in Defeating Diabetes;Treatment Advances;More Women Diagnosed with Diabetes;Sticky Labels

The article discusses how to become an effective reviewer of a peer-reviewed scientific publication. Topics covered include the objectives of a peer-review, the issues that editors face in finding individuals who will agree to serve as reviewers and the responsibilities of a reviewer which includes informing the editor about whether a manuscript is acceptable for publication. The two most common mistakes that reviewers commit are also described.

The article discusses findings of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) that was conducted in response to the need for more research on oral hygiene and associated ventilator-acquired pneumonia (VAP). Topics covered include the link between VAP and poor oral hygiene, the protocols of oral care in intensive care unit (ICU) and the need to address patient safety as an aspect of oral health. The hindrances to oral hygiene for intubated patients are also mentioned.

The article focuses on the increasing number of users of electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) device. It states that 5 million current smokers and 1 million former smokers use ENDS to supplement or replace the use of traditional tobacco cigarettes to receive nicotine without the harmful effects of tobacco. It mentions that the cost of using ENDS device is half than the traditional cigarettes.

The author reflects on her reverence for learning and her passion for oral health. Topics covered include the factors which influence her decision to obtain a master's degree in dental hygiene, the difficulty of the transition back to being a student and the opportunities for dental hygiene to expand within the growing public health. Also mentioned is the importance of a good teacher to a student.

The article focuses on the Indiana University School of Dentistry Student Outreach Clinic launched in September 2011. Topics covered include the free dental services provided by the clinic such as prophylaxes, the opportunity for dental students to volunteer at the clinic once they learn applicable procedures and the effort by students Amanda Kimbrell and Emily Hamill to allow student dental hygienists in the delivery of care at the clinic.

The article discusses the need for dental hygienists to have an understanding of infection control following the Ebola virus disease epidemic. Topics covered include the isolation and infection control recommendations developed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for hospitals, the issuance of guidelines that emphasized respiratory transmission controls and the factors contributing to fear of Ebola.

The author examines whether oral health experts are screening and referring patients for diabetes. Topics discussed include the number of people around the world with diabetes as of November 2014 according to the World Health Organization, statement issued by the International Diabetes Federation on the growing global diabetes epidemic, and a 2008 poll on dental hygienists needing more knowledge on diabetes and how it relates to dental patient care. INSET: CRITERIA FOR TESTING FOR DIABETES IN ASYMPTOMATIC ADULT....

An interview with dental hygienists Mary Christine Seyer Signorino and Lisa Bircher Ladenberger, and registered nurse Sylvia Keshinover, is presented. They discuss how joint replacement can affect the oral health care plan treatment of a patient, the accommodations that should be given by oral health care facility for treating the patient with joint replacement, and how the dental hygienist collaborates with physicians and physical therapists.

The article discusses the highlights of the symposium Transforming Dental Hygiene Education held in September 2013. Topics covered are the influence of non-dental health care professions on the changes in dental hygiene education needed to achieve competency, the perspective of the nursing profession on oral health, and the development in the pharmacy profession. The speakers included Professor Ruth Ballweg of the University of Washington's School of Medicine and registered nurse Maria Dolce.

The article provides information on the detection of Turner syndrome (TS) through oral manifestations. Topics discussed include the safe dental treatment for patients with Turner syndrome, the benefits of growth hormones in patients, the etiology and manifestations of the disease, and suggested guidelines for its effective management.

The article provides information on the effects of hormones on oral cavity and periodontal diseases. Topics discussed include hormonal fluctuations as risk factors for periodontal diseases, data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination on the relationship between oral contraceptive use and gingivitis and periodontitis in premenopausal women, and sex hormones.

The article discusses the role of dental hygienists to help patients who are at risk of autoimmune diseases. Topics covered include ways to screen patients for the diseases, prevalence of autoimmune diseases and symptoms. Also mentioned are the different conditions categorized as an autoimmune disease such as celiac disease, sarcoidosis and Addison's disease.

The article features registered dental hygienists (RDH) and their dental practice. Rachel Stryjak, RDH Practice of Russell Pollina said that their practice specializes in pediatrics and patients with special needs and disabilities which include Asperger's autism, cerebral palsy, and Marfan syndrome. Moreover, Kylee Carpenter, RDH of BS Dentures and Dental Services shared that most of the patients visited their office for dental needs had paranoia, bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer's disease.

The article presents stories from registered dental hygienists (RDHs) in the U.S. about their efforts to serve their patients. RDH Judy Carroll shares how she pioneered a non-invasive regenerative protocol for periodontal disease. Pam Cushenan relates her experience of improving service for seniors from long-term care (LTC) facilities. Peggy Trimble talks about the challenges she has faced as a Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP).

The article offers the author's view on Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) for dental hygienists. She mentions that the courses are made to provide free and open access to coursework worldwide which required Internet access for participation. She also notes the issue of abysmal completion rates surrounding them as well as the reasons people decide to engage in such activity that involve subject relevance to work, life enrichment and alternative classroom learning.

The article presents the decision taken by the Montana Board of Dentistry regarding approval of the application of silver diamine fluoride (SDF) by limited access permit (LAP) dental hygienists. It discussed the role of SDF as topical treatment that is used to prevent tooth decay and arrest carious lesions; and mentions the LAP dental hygienists' scope of practice in which includes the limited prescriptive authority.

The article offers information on Dental Hygienists Jerin Murray. Topics discussed include she has practiced in five states in a variety of dental offices; mentions she supports both dentists and dental hygienists in the state of Tennessee by helping them with clinical questions; and also mentions she sees her role at Aspen Dental as serving its dentists and dental hygienists.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of dental hygiene work.

The author shares her experience of obtaining an associate degree of science from Northampton Community College and recognizing the value of dental hygiene.

The article reports that the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) has upgraded the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC). It mentions that ADHA has advocated for the changes of the civil service classification focused on dental hygienists. It mentions that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released a revised profile in the Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) for dental hygienists.

An interview with several dental hygienist liaisons including Michelle Martin, Beth Stewart and Celeste Terry is presented. Topics include factors that sparked their interest in becoming DHLs; feature of DHL program that they like most; and their experience of working with programs that serve families with low incomes.

The article discusses the Annual Conference AWARDS 2018 which has awarded the winners including Christine Farrell, Lisa Rowley and Jaclyn Gleber.

The article discusses the dentistry in the U.S. which is changing and needs to adapt with new models. It states that Dentistry graduates are increasing while dental care utilization is expected to decrease even further over the next decade and is likely to affect the outlook for all dental professionals to include the include the dental hygienists.

The article offers information on need for leadership and business training in dental hygiene curricula in dental hygiene schools. It mentions that leadership and business skills incorporate communication, accounting, marketing, economic planning, delegation and finance knowledge along with soft skills such as problem solving and emotional intelligence. It presents the need for incorporation of leadership and business skills in educational systems and dental product industry careers.

The article offers information regarding evolution of dental hygiene. Topics discussed include information on evolution of dental hygiene offered by Irene Navarre, Past President of the American Dental Hygienists Association (ADHA); information on advancement of the dental hygiene scope with subgingival scaling, fluoride application and exposing radiographs; and initiatives taken by ADHA for skills development of dental hygienists.

The article discusses that the president of the University of Missouri System's Directive stated that effective March 23, 2020 no one physically works on our universities unless they are requested to do so by an appropriate supervisor. It mentions that the Students have been flexible to the changes in the delivery of coursework; and the class of 2022 has appeared to settle into their curriculum and are progressing through their first semester.

In this article the author talks about redesigning the dental hygiene practice to address the safety issues of a viral pandemic. Topics discussed include things down for dental hygienists because we may not be capable of understanding virology and how it will affect infection control procedures; and things down for dental hygienists because we may not be capable of understanding virology and how it will affect infection control procedures.