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Shortage of Dental Hygienists Deepens Barriers to Access in Montana

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Factors such as limited insurance coverage, transportation barriers, and a severe shortage of dental providers exacerbate the issue, especially in rural areas. The workforce shortage, combined with Montana’s unique geographic challenges, has left many communities underserved and struggling to maintain basic dental health.

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5 Reasons to Become a Dental Hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

Here are 5 reasons to become a Dental Hygienist: Pay: You get paid well per hour. No nights or Holidays: Most dental offices close on major Holidays. I hate to burst your bubble, but those are all the wrong reasons to become a Dental Hygienist. Becoming a Dental Hygienist is no easy task.

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5 Tips on Becoming a Dental Hygienist

Dentistry Gone Digital

You decided you want to become a Dental Hygienist! The first thing you are going to need to do is research to find a school that has an accredited dental hygiene program. Many community colleges offer dental hygiene. There are also several universities that offer dental hygiene, that would offer a bachelor’s degree.

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onDiem Launches PPO Health Insurance for Temp Dental Workers to Improve Hiring, Retention, and Production

Dentistry Today

onDiem, the country’s first fully W-2 compliant and nationally-available dental staffing platform, will now also be the first to offer a PPO health insurance plan for temp dental workers. According to a study by the Health Policy Institute, American Dental Hygienists Association, and the Dental Assisting National Board , 32.6%

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Ain’t Got Time for Perio Charting? Try Finding Time for a Board Hearing and Investigation

Dentistry Gone Digital

The Role of the Dental Hygienist in Periodontal Assessments A comprehensive periodontal evaluation is not solely the dentists responsibilitydental hygienists play a critical role in gathering essential periodontal data. Download a PDF copy of the case In this blog, well explore: How Dr. A.R.s

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Dental Hygiene Students Advocate for Access to Care at West Virginia State Legislature

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Dental hygienists are uniquely positioned to address oral health disparities, but ensuring patients receive the care they need often requires action beyond the operatory. This proclamation highlights the vital contributions dental hygienists make to public health and access to care in West Virginia.

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The Evolving Landscape of the Dental Hygiene Profession

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

Workforce issues continue to be a concern post-pandemic while the national and state dental associations are pushing new legislation that undermines the dental hygiene profession. During the pandemic many dental hygienists were leaving the workforce; some to retire and others to avoid risking new and devastating viral infection.