When you go to the dentist, you usually spend most of the visit with the dental hygienist, whose role has expanded in recent years. So, too, has the need for dental hygienists. “The demand for dental ...

Dental issues that initially appear minor will worsen if left untreated, said Dennis Bradshaw, a dentist in Pasco. Bradshaw said one of his patients chipped her tooth shortly after the proclamation ...

While two annual cleanings at the dentist is a standard practice, the preventative practice is not a one-size-fits-all rule of thumb.

Programs that allowed hygienists to visit schools to look for cavities and tooth decay have been suspended because of the pandemic. Students from low-income families may be hit the hardest. By Maria ...