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Effects of COVID-19 on Dental Hygienists Are Revealed

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

A partnership between the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Association has resulted in a variety of data regarding job status, infection control, and vaccine prevalence among United States hygienists. by August 30, 2021). by August 30, 2021). Click here to read more.

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Addressing Dental Hygienists’ Workforce Issues

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

COVID-19 has impacted every facet of daily living from family structure, education, income, safety, and healthcare. One adaptation that was not anticipated was the shift in employment status of dental team members including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants.

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School-based Dental Program Reduces Caries by More than 50%

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Findings from the paper, “Longitudinal Caries Prevalence in a Comprehensive, Multicomponent, School-Based Prevention Program,” published in the Journal of the American Dental Association , also reveal that disparities and cost of care were reduced by the school-based program.

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Dentistry’s Accelerated Path to Normal

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Just over a year after the COVID-19 pandemic began, case counts are falling, vaccines are proving to be effective, and vaccine distribution is scaling. Pandemic or not, oral health never stopped being important, and the dental industry never stopped being essential. So, what does this mean for dentistry?