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As seen in: The Journal of the American Dental Association, Journal of Dental Hygiene, Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
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Addressing Dental Hygienists’ Workforce Issues

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By JoAnn R. Gurenlian, Ann Lynch, Ann Battrell
| Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Verified
COVID-19 has impacted every facet of daily living from family structure, education, income, safety, and healthcare. For almost 3 years, society has had to adapt to this virus and its variants. Likewise, oral healthcare and oral health professionals have been significantly affected by the pandemic modifying infection control practices, implementing national guidance protocols, and adding immunization procedures to their skill sets.
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US dental health care workers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

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By Laura Eldridge, Cameron Estrich, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, Ann Battrell
| The Journal of the American Dental Association Verified
Abstract Background This study was designed to assess the prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms and understand factors influencing mental health among dental health care workers (DHCWs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Beginning in June 2020, 8,902 DHCWs participated monthly in an anonymous longitudinal, web-based survey (response rate, 6.7%). The Patient Health Questionnaire-4 was used to estimate rates of anxiety and depression symptoms.
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COVID-19 Prevalence and Related Practices among Dental Hygienists in the United States

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By Cameron Estrich, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, Ann Battrell, Sue K. Bessner
| adha.org
Research ArticleCritical Issues Facing the Dental Hygiene Profession Open Access Cameron G. Estrich, JoAnn R. Gurenlian, Ann Battrell, Sue K. Bessner, Ann Lynch, Matthew Mikkelsen, Rachel Morrissey, Marcelo W. B. Araujo and Marko Vujicic American Dental Hygienists' Association February 2021, 95 (1) 6-16; This article requires a subscription to view the full text. If you have a subscription you may use the login form below to view the article. Access to this article can also be purchased.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

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By Ann Lynch, Ann Battrell
| Dimensions of Dental Hygiene Verified
As the landscape of oral health care and the delivery of services continue to undergo change, the American Dental Hygienists' Association (ADHA) is working toward ensuring that the addition of midlevel practitioners to the dental team, including dental therapists, is a positive for patients and the profession of dental hygiene. The ADHA is committed to the development of providers who are appropriately educated and well prepared to deliver safe, quality oral health care to those who need it most.
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