The Dental Hygienist is a licensed professional member of the healthcare team who integrates the roles of educator, consumer advocate, practitioner, manager and researcher to support total health through the promotion of oral health and well-ness. The focus of dental hygiene is on preventing oral disease.
Here are resources to help you get started with the research you'll be doing as you pursue a degree as a Dental Hygienist.
Professional organizations that may be of interest: