Katie Dawson, RDHAP, BS, ADHA President 2005-2006

February 21, 2023—Katie Dawson knew that sitting at a desk as a secretary was only a brief stop on her career journey. She was headed for more. Much more.

A Healthy Mouth for Every Body

Febuary 2023—A Healthy Mouth for Every Body Oral health is a fundamental part of overall health, yet profound disparities in oral health persist in the United...

100 Years of Leadership in Oral Health

January 3, 2023—100 Years of Leadership in Oral Health Elevating the Profession In 1923, a group of 46 forward-thinking dental hygienists representing various states journeyed from across...

Needed: A Culture Shift of Support and Recognition

November 22, 2022—Like many professions, the dental sector has faced significant staffing shortages in the last few years. The Health Policy Institute (HPI)...

Five Distinguished Alumni Join the Wall of Honor

October 26, 2022 | WLU: News & Media Relations— West Liberty University inducted five distinguished alumni into its Wall of Honor including ADHA 2022-2023 President Dawn Ann Dean

A Shortage of Hygienists is Challenging Dental Offices

September 13, 2022—Dr. Tina Wang cleans a patient's teeth at her dental practice in Wellesley. Ordinarily, a dental hygienist would do the cleaning, but this practice, like many others...