Screening and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Adults, Children and Adolescents: USPSTF Recommendation Statement

December 20, 2023—The USPSTF evaluated outcomes of oral health screenings and prevention interventions via clinical assessments...

FDI Position on Limiting Free Sugars

December 4, 2023—The FDI World Dental Federation presented a position paper on free sugars, noting untreated caries as a worldwide oral health concern with 2.5 billion cases affecting teeth.

Serving the Miccosukee Tribe as Their RDH

November 20, 2023—I grew up in southwestern Florida, only 40 miles from the Miccosukee Tribal lands. At first, these residents of the Everglades intrigued me. Then I spent 10 years with them.

Evidence-Based Self-Care Recommendations Matter: Findings from IFDH Global Surveys

November 8, 2023—The IFDH conducted five global surveys related to dental hygienists’ preventive self-care recommendations and whether those are evidence based. The findings are surprising and include recommendations.

Advocacy in Action – Urging CMS to Educate Providers on 2024 Medicare Updates

October 25, 2023—ADHA submitted comments to CMS on proposals and request for information on Medicare Parts A & B Payment for Dental Services as draft 2024 Physician Fee Schedule is prepared.

An Interview with ADHA District II Director and Inaugural Fellow

October 16, 2023—LCDR Erin Heap, active member of the Dental Hygiene Professional Advisory Group for the USPHS spoke with Carolynn Wahl about her dental hygiene journey, the ADHA Professional Fellows Program and recent induction as a Fellow.