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Social Media Spotlights on Autonomy

Take a read or listen to timely, relevant social media posts that capture the momentum, challenges, and victories in the fight for dental hygiene self-governance and professional autonomy. From grassroots advocacy to national dialogue, these curated highlights reflect the voices driving real change in policy, practice, and public perception.

White Paper:

Dental Hygiene Self-Regulation

Articles:

Unleashing the Truth: Dogs Get Better Dental Laws Than You

When Policy Becomes Peril (coming soon)

Breaking Chains: The Case for Dental Hygienists’ Autonomy

  • Part I: Defining the Paradigm

  • Part II: A Century of Subordination

  • Part III: The Economics of Dentistry

  • Part IV: The Education and Credentialing Gap

  • Part V: Lessons from the Past

  • Part VI: Charting a Path Forward

Podcasts:

ADHA Podversations: Unveiling ADHA Model Legislation

Dental Hygiene Autonomy: Who’s Really in Control?

The Wealthy Dentist: The Problem with Modern Dental Systems

ADHA Leaders Speak Out on the Moves to Replace Hygienists

Hygiene Unchained

Hygienist Autonomy? Say Less

Hygiene Happy Hour with Misty Mattingly and Derik Sven

Hygiene Unbound