More than 50% of dental hygienists report that they have experienced workplace bullying, including persistent criticism, humiliation, teasing, and, sometimes, even threats and physical harm. The study ...

Dental hygienists experience a variety of inappropriate behaviors at work, including verbal attacks, sexual innuendos, and evaluation of their appearance, according to a study published on June 6 in ...

A western Iowa dental hygienist who kept working while aware she had COVID-19 agreed to pay $100 fine in a settlement with the Iowa Dental Board. Rachel Crabb also agreed to a five-day suspension and ...

Dental hygienists in New York will be able to practice without direct supervision of a dentist by mid-2027, opening the door to a new semi-independent business model within the sector. Gov. Kathy ...

It might be harder to get your teeth cleaned this year, with a new study showing a shortage of dental hygienists in the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic. "Not unlike many other professions ...

Dental offices are facing a continued dental hygienist shortage that’s impacting patient scheduling for cleanings. It’s not uncommon to hear from patients it took months to get an appointment for a ...

ALBANY, NY (PIX11) — Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law on Friday that allows dental hygienists to provide teeth ...