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Hygienist Hub

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The Empowered Provider: Integrating MI and Trauma-Informed Care

August 7, 2025—Combining motivational interviewing with trauma-informed care transforms dental patient relationships.

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Bridging Cultural Gaps in Dental Hygiene: My Mission as a Hygienist Inspired Ambassador

August 5, 2025—Native heritage builds trust and inspires future dental hygienists.

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Enhancing Teaching Effectiveness with the FLIP Classroom Model

July 28, 2025—How FLIP boosts student engagement and critical thinking skills in dental hygiene education programs.

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Dental Hygienists Are Essential Providers, Not Support Staff

July 22, 2025—Elevating the role of dental hygienists elevates the care for those in your chair.

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Research Reveals How Hygienist Autonomy Increases Patient Access to Dental Care

July 14, 2025—Greater hygienist practice freedom leads to more preventive visits, recent study shows.

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Where We’re Headed: Autonomy, Advocacy and the Future of Dental Hygiene

July 9, 2025—Dental hygienists are shaping change through advocacy, education, and autonomous practice.

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An Updated Guide to Listing Your Credentials

July 7, 2025—Why presenting your credentials clearly, showcases your expertise and maintains professional standards.

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Unleashing the Truth: Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You

July 2, 2025—A dangerous double standard: dental scaling on animals without anesthesia is illegal while organized dentistry pushes assistants to perform it on people.

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Turning Conversations into Careers: My Hygienist Inspired Journey

June 25, 2025—Strengthening dental hygiene through trust and everyday connections.

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Advocating for Personal Protection, Comfort, and Clinical Confidence

June 20, 2025—Insights on how quality PPE increases the protection and comfort of hygienists.

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The Future of Dental Hygiene: Disruption, Reclamation, and a New Vision for What’s Possible

June 17, 2025—It's time to evolve beyond traditional roles into integrated healthcare providers.

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BLISS Technology Transforming Dental Hygiene Education

June 12, 2025—Bridging the gap between dental hygiene education and patient understanding.

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