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If you’re looking for a well-paying career in the medical field without becoming a full doctor, then think about being a dental hygienist. The average income of dental hygienists has reached $75,500 ...

If you’ve had difficulty getting an appointment with the hygienist at your dentist’s office for your regular cleaning — and the gentle reminder about the benefits of daily flossing — there’s a reason ...

It might be harder to get your teeth cleaned this year, with a new study showing a shortage of dental hygienists in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Not unlike many other professions ...

Michael Wheeler, past president of the British Society of Dental Hygienists and Therapists, outlines the controversial history of the role of the dental hygienist and describes why they have good ...

Dental hygienists are important members of the oral health care team, providing preventive and prophylactic services and oral health education. However, scope-of-practice parameters in some states ...

Across the country, dentists are having a hard time scheduling all their patients because they don't have enough help from dental hygienists. Many hygienists left the field over the last few years.

Atlanta, GA, April 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Benevis and its 100-plus locally branded dental practices have come together in recognition of Dental Hygienist Week from April 7 through 12, 2025. As a ...