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The Citizens of Massachusetts Regard Highly their Dentist, Survey …

According to a study that has been recently released by the MDS (Massachusetts Dental Society), the citizens of this state place a high level of importance on their general oral health. They further believe that dental hygiene services …

Orthodontic Retainers a Pool of Infection if Not Cleaned Properly …

Studies conducted by scientists at the UCL Eastman Dental Institute and reported in the Letters of the Society of Applied Microbiology journal show that orthodontic retainers may pose a major risk for infections if not cleansed …

Orange County Dental Hygienists’ Society Free Dental Clinic 2010

The Orange County Dental Hygienists’ Society (OCDHS) has organized a free dental clinic to benefit the women and children of Colette’s Children’s home. Colette’s is a transitional home, which helps homeless women and women with children obtain support and achieve self-sufficiency. The event, that took place on Saturday, October 30th at Cypress College is in recognition of national dental hygiene month and marks the first free dental clinic in OCDHS’ history. Cypress College Dental Hygiene and Assisting Program, local dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants came together to offer their skills and services for free. Cypress College has opened its doors to allow a place for treatment, dental companies have donated supplies, and volunteers from all over Orange County are offered their hearts and hands to make this event possible. Photo Credits: Vu Lee DDS, Lynn Bugno RDHAP, Sean Cameron