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From Student to Faculty: WCU Alumna Gives Back to Dental Hygiene Program

�ֻ��Ƭ — Wed, 30 Apr 2025 16:00:25 +0000

�ֻ��Ƭ dental hygiene instructor Katie B.’s story is a full-circle testament to the power of community, education, and a passion for healthcare. After graduating from WCU’s Dental Hygiene program in 2014, Katie returned in 2017 — not as a student but as a faculty member eager to give back to the next generation of dental professionals.

“Being a student here, I really loved �ֻ��Ƭ, and I was eager to come back and continue what the faculty did for me,” Katie said. “They provided me so much to make my dental career so lucrative and also just so fulfilling.”

Now a dedicated faculty member, Katie is helping students bridge the gap between the classroom and clinical practice. Her dual role as an educator and working clinician allows her to bring real-world experience into her teaching. She focuses on giving students practical tools and insights that help them transition smoothly into professional practice. Hearing from former students who feel confident and well-prepared in their new roles is one of the most rewarding parts of her job.

“I like to work with students and give them real-life experience because I am still working clinically, so we work in a lot with tips and tricks and things to be able to move from clinical in school to clinical in private practice.”

Katie is also passionate about community service. One of the highlights of the dental hygiene program is the annual Smile Camp, where students provide no-cost dental cleanings, X-rays, and education to local children. For many students, this is their first hands-on experience working with pediatric patients.

“It’s an incredible opportunity for them to apply everything they’ve learned in a fun, supportive environment,” Katie shared. “The camp not only helps the community but also instills in students the importance of giving back through their profession.”

Katie encouraged prospective students to come ready to learn and embrace the fast-paced, hands-on approach at West Coast. With technologically advanced equipment, extensive faculty support, and a commitment to student success, West Coast Dental Hygiene stands out as a leader in preparing future hygienists.

“When you come to West Coast, we have every experience you could possibly imagine from technology to hands-on training,” she said. “Our faculty are here full-time for you so we bring in the newest innovations that we can use with our students so when they go into private practice, they’re prepared.”

For Katie, the reward is simple: seeing her students thrive, just like she did.

“Coming back as faculty after being a student is giving what I was able to receive, so I hope that if one student can take away something that I’ve taught them into their real world — that is exactly what I’m here for,” she said.

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Smile Camp 2025 Helps �ֻ��Ƭ Dental Hygiene Students Shine in Orange County

�ֻ��Ƭ — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Another year, another fantastic Smile Camp hosted by our outstanding Dental Hygiene faculty and students at �ֻ��Ƭ-Orange County.

Providing Free Dental Care & Education

Held in celebration of Children’s Dental Health month, Smile Camp is a special event designed to provide local children with free dental services while educating them on the importance of good oral hygiene.

“Smile Camp is a community service event that the dental hygiene program puts on for students to work with children in our community. We do free cleanings and X-rays and even some sealants,” WCU dental hygiene instructor and BSDH alumna Katie B. shared.

The event also featured a dedicated education room where children could learn about oral hygiene in an engaging way.

“We take students after they’re seen with the dentist and the hygienist, and they go to another room, and they get a lot of education where they learn more about brushing and flossing,” Katie explained. They just get a better understanding about food and diet and how that reacts with their teeth.”

A Valuable Learning Experience for WCU Students

Smile Camp is not only a rewarding experience for the children but also for the �ֻ��Ƭ Dental Hygiene students who participate.

“We take all the applications that we’ve used and taught them for the last three or four terms, and we apply it today where they just focus on children,” Katie shared. ” It’s a great place because we have all the balloons and everything to make it so welcoming for everybody to come.”

For many students, Smile Camp offers their first real-world experience working with pediatric patients.

“The students get to use their skills, and while we apply a lot of our application on adults, they don’t get a lot of experience with children. So, this is a great opportunity for all the students to have some experience time with children,” Katie added.

A Strong Community Turnout

This year’s Smile Camp was a resounding success, with an overwhelming response from the community.

“Today, the feedback has been awesome. We’ve had such a turnout that we have people waiting in line, which is wonderful,” Katie said. “The students are so eager to keep working. They have scheduled times to be here, but so many are just over their scheduled time because they see the benefit of volunteering. Community is a huge part of dental hygiene.”

About the WCU Dental Hygiene Clinic

The impact of Smile Camp extends beyond a single event — �ֻ��Ƭ’s Dental Hygiene Clinic continues to serve the community year-round. The clinic is an educational facility where Dental Hygiene students provide high-quality oral health care under the supervision of licensed dentists and registered dental hygienists.

Couldn’t make it to Smile Camp? The �ֻ��Ƭ Dental Hygiene Clinic is open to the public Monday through Friday, offering no-cost services to more than 15,000 adult and child patients a year.

The �ֻ��Ƭ Dental Hygiene Clinic is located at 1477 S Manchester Ave., Anaheim, CA, 92802 (Fourth Floor). Walk-ins are accepted, but appointments are recommended. To schedule an appointment, call (877) 928-2546.

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WCU Graduate Ready to Channel Online Public Health Education into Global Health Impact

�ֻ��Ƭ — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:00:23 +0000

After 18 years as a dental assistant, Chanel A. was ready for a change. She wanted to make a bigger difference, combining her passion for healthcare with a desire to impact communities on a broader scale. In 2020, just as the world was grappling with the pandemic, Chanel found herself drawn to �ֻ��Ƭ’s Public Health program. Originally starting in nursing, she quickly discovered her passion lay in public health, especially with a focus on epidemiology.

When asked what drew her to �ֻ��Ƭ, Chanel highlighted the ease of the application process and the supportive environment. She felt encouraged to pursue her goals, knowing that the faculty and network of support at WCU were there for her.

“At �ֻ��Ƭ, you learn resilience,” she said

Chanel explained that the fast-paced nature of the program taught her to learn from challenges, build strong study habits, and develop the time management skills essential for success.

Despite the inherent challenges of an online program, Chanel never felt alone. She connected with faculty who were always just a message or Zoom call away, ready to provide guidance and support. She joined the African-American Association, which helped her connect with her community and solidify her aspirations in global health.

Graduation day was a moment of pride for Chanel. Supported by her family and even an ex-partner who came to cheer her on, she stood on the cusp of a new chapter, excited and hopeful. Next spring, she’ll begin her master’s degree in Global Health at Cal State San Marcos, a step closer to fulfilling her dream of working in underserved communities around the world.

For those considering �ֻ��Ƭ or an online program, Chanel’s advice is simple: “Make sure you have a strong support system and understand that it will take sacrifices. You might not see your friends as often, but in the end, it’s worth it.”

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WCU Dental Hygiene Student Fuels Her Passion for Healing With Community Outreach

�ֻ��Ƭ — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:00:00 +0000

After experiencing hardship and isolation during a hospital stay as a child, Hannie T. knew she wanted to work in healthcare.

“I was admitted for treatment and felt isolated because my family wasn’t able to visit me most of the time due to the long commute and limited financial resources,” she said. “Having to experience that as a child was very detrimental. I was by myself most of the time, and I didn’t understand why I was there or how long I had to be confined in a room with IV lines hooking up to my arms. The only thing that I wanted was to be home.”

The hospital staff was the one part that made her stay bearable, Hannie said.

“I’m very grateful for all the hospital staff who cared for me back then because they were caring and attentive to my needs,” she said. “I realized that having close ones during tough times, especially during hospital stays, was very crucial as it felt like the only support system that I had.”

Now a �ֻ��Ƭ-Orange County dental hygiene student, Hannie volunteers and works in the community to be present for patients and provide them with the support they need.

“As I grew older, I understood that being present for others was important,” she said. “Not only am I there to provide support, but also to be an active listener for others as someone they can rely on while their family members are not around.”

Besides being a student delegate for both the California Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, Hannie also volunteered for four years at LAC+USC Medical Center. However, her community outreach does not stop there.

“To me, giving back extends beyond the means of providing financial resources. It involves empathy, compassion, and patience towards those around me,” she added. “The current project I’ve been working on is knitting infant beanies. Knitting has always been a hobby of mine, and I want to take it one step further and make beanies for the little ones at the Children’s Hospital. I hope this project will bring many more smiles to those around me.”

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�ֻ��Ƭ Students Win National Dental Hygienist Research Award

�ֻ��Ƭ — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:00:01 +0000

Three dental hygiene students from �ֻ��Ƭ have achieved an extraordinary milestone, clinching first place both in California and nationwide with their innovative research project. The students, mentored by WCU Dental Hygiene Professor Dr. Annette Stelter, tested a novel salt and citric acid powder mixture designed to suppress a patient’s gag reflex for about an hour after a 10-second application.

The team – made up of WCU-Orange County dental hygiene students Isabella T., Reyna V., and Katie C. – first showcased their work at the California Dental Hygiene Association (CDHA) conference, where they won first place in the state. Following this success, they went on to secure the top spot nationally and are now preparing to present their research at the prestigious “” conference in Denver, Colorado, this July.

Despite only having about two months of research training, the students quickly adapted, developing impressive skill sets over two terms. Professor Stelter expressed immense pride in their achievements, highlighting their dedication and the sophisticated methodologies they developed for their study.

“I just can’t say how proud I am and how honored I have been to work with the three of them,” Stelter said. “It was 20 weeks of hard work, and I know I pushed them, but they did it.”

The students conducted their research at the WCU Dental Hygiene Clinic in Anaheim, identifying five key points in the mouth most likely to trigger the gag reflex. They tested the powder on participants, noting their reactions before and after application. Remarkably, the powder effectively suppressed the gag reflex for an hour, consistent with the manufacturer’s claims.

“Gag reflex is a common inconvenience for not only the patient but for us as dental professionals,” WCU student Katie C. said. “A lot of times, it’s challenging to even do our job because the gag reflex poses such a significant challenge for us, so this powder was amazing.”

A significant aspect of the study involved participant selection and data collection. They conducted pre-surveys to gauge the severity of participants’ gag reflexes and only included those with higher sensitivity. After applying the powder, they re-tested the reflex and documented their findings, which showed a high success rate of 9 out of 10 participants experiencing suppression of the gag reflex.

The students faced various challenges, including initial uncertainty about how to structure their study and calibration issues in identifying gag reflex trigger points. Despite these hurdles, their perseverance paid off, and they were able to successfully complete and present their research.

“It’s so different learning about research versus conducting your own study. The hardest part was figuring out how we were going to test this and the best way to go about it,” Isabella T. said. “You have to get participants, figure out methods and materials, and learn how to analyze your results. It was a lot, so I’m just proud of us for doing it.”

Reflecting on their journey, the students expressed pride in their teamwork and the skills they developed. They also noted the impact of their win on their confidence and future career aspirations. The experience at the CDHA conference, surrounded by accomplished professionals and peers, inspired them to consider broader career possibilities beyond clinical practice, including roles in research and public health.

As they prepare to graduate in October, the students are excited about the future, bolstered by their achievements and the support they received from their mentor and university. Their success story not only highlights their hard work and dedication but also serves as an inspiration for other students and professionals in the field.

“I got into dental hygiene because I want to be in private practice because I want to connect with patients,” Reyna said. “I had a lot of doubts going into the competition because I felt like maybe if we were not going to win, it was going to be because of me, but this ended up being the boost of confidence that I really needed.”

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WCU Dental Hygiene Student Has a ‘Lifetime Experience’ in 2024 Rose Parade

�ֻ��Ƭ — Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:00:13 +0000

�ֻ��Ƭ student Peyton C. had the opportunity to ride in the Rose Parade for the fourth time as part of the Norco Cowgirls Rodeo Drill Team’s equestrian group.

“I’ve been on the team on and off since 2017,” she said. “I’m not currently on the team because I’m focusing on school, but they reached out to me and asked if I wanted to be part of the Parade. I’m so lucky to have been able to do it four times; it’s really fun.”

Even with the overnight camping session along the 210 freeway in Pasadena, followed by an early morning wake-up call at 4 a.m. to prepare for the event, Peyton describes being in the New Year celebration as a “lifetime experience.”

“A lot of work goes into being in the parade, but it’s totally worth it. I enjoy being there with the team, preparing, glittering the hooves, it’s the small details that bring the bigger picture together,” she shared.

Inspired by her mother, who grew up riding horses, Peyton found her passion to do the same at the young age of 12. She joined the Norco Cowgirls Drill Team in high school and, over the years, has participated in the Norco Light Parade, Norco Labor Day Parade, and Yucaipa Christmas Parade. She’s also done several local rodeos with the team across Norco, San Bernardino, and Industry Hills.

Around the time she found her groove with the team, she also discovered a passion for dental hygiene when she stumbled upon the field during a high school research project.

“I’ve always wanted to work in healthcare, and when I was researching dental hygiene, it felt like the perfect fit,” she said. “After high school, I ended up enrolling in a dental assisting program to get some experience and make sure it was the right field for me.”

The dental assisting program pushed Peyton to fall even more in love with the field, prompting her to eventually enroll in �ֻ��Ƭ’s Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program.

“I’ve really found my passion,” she said. “Just talking with patients and helping them better their oral health and their smile, it brings them so much more confidence. I love it”

Like the tight friendships she formed with the Norco Cowgirls, Peyton has built strong relationships with her cohort and professors at WCU-Orange County.

“The professors are all super approachable, and I have a really good friend group that I’ve established since my literal day one at West Coast,” she said. “We study together practically every single day, so I really lean on them a lot.”

Once she graduates, Peyton is looking forward to officially rejoining the Norco Cowgirls while also gaining more experience as a dental hygienist.

“I feel like I’m so lucky to have two great things going on in my life right now,” she said. “I found what I really want to do, and I just want to keep growing and becoming a better professional.”

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WCU Gives Community Something to Smile About During Dental Health Month

Anisa Lewis — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 17:00:03 +0000

In celebration of Children’s Dental Health Month, �ֻ��Ƭ dental hygiene students provided free dental services and education to children and young adults at the 2024 Smile Camp Kid’s Day event.

“The experience that our students are getting from a community service event like this is invaluable,” WCU dental hygiene instructor Annette Stelter said. “They’ll be able to remember and reflect on this and take it with them every step of the way into their career.”

Held at the WCU Dental Hygiene Clinic in Anaheim, students provided no-cost dental services, including screenings, cleanings, X-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, and therapeutic restorations.

“It’s really nice to know how to communicate with the younger demographic,” said WCU dental hygiene student Seleste F. “I think it’s really important to emphasize oral health at an early start so that patients and the community, in general, have better oral health in the long run.”

Serving more than 15,000 patients a year, the Dental Hygiene Clinic is open to the public Monday through Friday for all adults and children. To schedule an appointment, please call (877) 928-2546. For details on hours and services provided, visit our website.

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WCU Students Embark on Mission to Deliver Dental Care, Education on Catalina Island

Anisa Lewis — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0000

�ֻ��Ƭ students sailed to Catalina Island this summer on a mission to brighten smiles at the Children’s Dental Health Clinic.

Led by WCU-Orange County dental hygiene professor Stormy Li, the six students spent two days on the island but had little time for sightseeing.

“When we arrived, we went directly to the clinic,” Li said.

On both days of their “quick but full trip,” the student volunteers provided oral hygiene instructions, prophylaxis, fluoride, and even some sealants with their pediatric patients.

A non-profit dental and teaching program, the Children’s Dental Health Clinic serves about 5,500 patients each year at its main location in Long Beach and its school-based clinic on Santa Catalina Island, which partners with WCU to receive dental hygiene students three times a year.

“Some of our students were also able to give toothbrushes and an oral health presentation to preschoolers,” Li shared. “I think these students are amazing because they volunteered to go during their term break.”

The WCU dental hygiene students included Anthony N., Anissa T., Gohar M., Kayla P., Naif S., and Sameen D. To participate, they had to meet GPA requirements, be in good standing with the university, and write an essay on the importance of community service.

“It was a fulfilling opportunity,” WCU-OC student Naif S. said. “Our interactions with the patients we treated were heartwarming to say the least. In addition to treating these patients, we were also able to educate them on how to continually improve their oral hygiene. I highly encourage future students to jump at this opportunity.”

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�ֻ��Ƭ BSDH Students Take Oral Health Education Beyond the Clinic

Anisa Lewis — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 21:30:00 +0000

This summer, �ֻ��Ƭ students visited multiple communities in Southern California to help educate diverse populations on the importance of oral health.

As part of their community dental health project class, the WCU-Orange County dental hygiene cohort provided dental health knowledge at sites including No Limits Learning Center, Boys & Girls Club, Arbor Palms of Anaheim, and Head Start.

“In their project, they determine the needs of the population, then create a lesson plan with activities to present,” WCU-OC dental hygiene instructor Mary Ann Pederson said. “Each participant receives oral hygiene products and is encouraged to practice the new habits they learned.”

Not only did this collaboration allow students to help instruct adults living with disabilities, children, seniors, and others in need; it also provided an opportunity to see how impactful a direct connection with community members can be, Pederson said.

“We leave each experience as better dental health care educators, and better humans,” she shared.

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How the Pandemic Has Changed the Dental Care Industry & Dental Hygiene Education

�ֻ��Ƭ — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 06:21:00 +0000

The healthcare world, and the students aspiring to join its ranks, are now reacclimating to an industry still recovering from, and in some ways forever changed by, the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, which is commonly referred to as the COVID-19 pandemic.

We at �ֻ��Ƭ thought the dental hygiene profession deserved an even closer look, since this is a part of healthcare that was particularly affected by shutdowns. Let’s start with how the pandemic has affected the dental industry, and then take a look at how adaptation and innovation have been instrumental in restoring and even improving dental practice.

While many sects of healthcare during the pandemic were overstretched, such as respiratory wards in hospitals, patients largely stayed away from the dentist’s office. Why? Many patients may see dental care as less “urgent” than an immediate medical need, and there will likely be a long-tail effect on overall dental health and hygiene that will take years to study and understand. In the meantime, patients have begun returning to the dental chair, and to a new set of protocols and considerations that have developed over the last few years in response to COVID-19.

In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the ways the industry is adapting. Even the term “post-pandemic” is still being used with caution, if at all, and some of mandates that took root during the most uncertain times of COVID-19 are now primed to become standard practice.

Let’s sort through some of these changes and how schools and practices are adopting training and treatment in dental hygiene. We’ll also offer some insight into WCU’s post-pandemic protocols, and how we’re protecting our own dental hygiene students from COVID-19’s ongoing infections and an unpredictable future in the “post-COVID” healthcare ecosystem.

An Industry Impacted

It’s no surprise the dental healthcare industry was heavily impacted during the pandemic. We’ll get to the unique challenges, but first, let’s look at a few of the numbers that have emerged through surveys and research about just how heavily the impact was felt in dental care.

During lockdown, when dental offices were largely closed, of typical levels, and employment levels in dental care were down by more than half between March and May of 2020. Some of this unprecedented loss in activity in the industry, on both sides, was due to factors that impacted the economy at large—fear of infection, behavioral mandates, shortages of PPE, as well as lifestyle considerations like school closures that made keeping up with normal life habits more challenging.

On top of these factors, dental healthcare faced a unique set of challenges particular to the nature of oral health treatments.

Dental Care During the Pandemic

Because dental hygiene is an occupation dominated by a female workforce, factors like reduced access to childcare and school closures had an outsized impact on employment levels during the pandemic. But in addition to the demographic makeup of dental hygiene professionals, the unique nature of oral healthcare created challenges not felt, or at least not felt as acutely, by other sects of healthcare.

Dental care was assessed as a particularly high-risk occupation during the pandemic, earning a . This can be largely attributed to the proximity required to treat dental patients, leading to to airborne contagion with most interactions requiring the patient to be unmasked. In addition, dental hygiene care routinely involves the presence of aspirated fluids—aerosols and droplets—that are byproducts of procedures involving dental cleanings and assessments. Along with inhalation hazards, dental healthcare professionals are often in direct contact with fluids and membranes that carry pathogens like COVID-19.

For these reasons, the dental industry was uniquely positioned to feel the effects of pandemic lockdown.

Post-Pandemic Trends: PPE and Emerging Protocols

While dental healthcare continues to recover and adapt to the post-COVID-19 attitudes and expectations, certain protocols that emerged during the height of the pandemic have become somewhat normalized, with enhanced safety moving forward for both patient and practitioner. While private practices are still largely self-determining as to which new safety measures and equipment they’ll implement long-term, more rigorous use of personal protective equipment (PPE), patient screening, and adoption of technologies to mitigate infection risk are increasingly common.

Dental office equipment is also being . High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters are now present in many offices to purify air quality and accelerate the removal of aerosols and droplets. Internal and external suction equipment helps control for salivary contamination, and many dental offices are improving overall ventilation, in some cases with ventilation between each patient.

Another important area of expansion in the post-pandemic era is teledentistry. The pandemic has seen expansion of both telehealth and digital communication as indispensable tools of care. Unlike many other forms of healthcare, most procedures administered by dental hygienists can’t be performed remotely, so teledentistry applications can’t be applied wholesale. Cleanings, diagnostics, and assessment typically require a hands-on approach. But teledentistry is an option for certain oral healthcare needs, many of which apply to the work of a hygienist.

Among these are consultations around nutrition for patients at risk for gum disease, and patient monitoring after a diagnosis or procedure. Since dental hygienists are so critical to preventative care and patient education, these techniques are highly relevant to students and graduates of dental hygiene programs.

Moving Forward: Industry Benefits & Opportunities

In spite of all the challenges faced (and largely met) by the dental industry during the pandemic, there are signs that it is emerging more resilient and better prepared for future health crises and ongoing COVID-19 concerns and variants.

In addition to improvements in technology adoption and safety protocols we’ve already explored, , with interfaces as well as back-end concerns like reimbursement becoming easier to navigate. In a complementary development for the dental industry where telehealth applications are more limited, there is a positive outlook in patients opting for more in-person care as perceptions around safety improve.

Another challenge that also presents a potential bright side for graduating dental hygienists is employment outlook. Many older hygienists opted to retire early during the pandemic, and while this has led to staffing shortages that are a short-term pain point for dental offices, it is also creating additional opportunities and employment choice for a new generation of dental hygiene professionals. In fact, according to Rachel Morrissey, who is a senior research analyst for the American Dental Association (ADA), .

How WCU Has Improved Its Dental Hygiene Program

At WCU, safety and study go hand-in-hand. At �ֻ��Ƭ, we operate our own no-cost dental hygiene clinic out of our Orange County campus, where we have implemented permanent changes to reflect leadership in student and patient safety protocols. We consulted our Dean of Dental Hygiene, Michelle Hurlbutt, about how our Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene program has responded to the pandemic and improved practices for a post-pandemic dental hygiene education. Here are some highlights:

Our dedicated Orange County dental hygiene clinic has adopted a policy of mandatory N95-grade masks for all BSDH students while working in the clinic. Our BSDH Students must be individually fit-tested for their mask size. Additionally, our clinic is outfitted with safety equipment like external suction and air purifiers with HEPA filters, to minimize aerosol and droplet exposure, and all patients and students are screened for symptoms prior to treatments.

In addition to safety protocols, we have integrated teaching techniques into our curriculum such as teledentistry and learning about “long COVID” and immunocompromised patients, especially when it comes to emergency care. At the Orange County campus, our BSDH students are visiting our local nursing facilities to participate in simulations with WCU nursing students, to incorporate important synergy in learning for changing times.

Staying Ahead in an Ever-Changing Dental Care Landscape

For now, the dental health industry is continuing to rebound toward its pre-pandemic capacity, and evolve beyond it. As additional variants emerge, waves of infection fluctuate, and we anticipate new concerns developing in the future, dental hygiene will continue to adapt to protect hygienists and their patients, and ensure a high quality of care without compromising safety.

At WCU, we look forward to staying at the forefront of new technologies and teaching techniques to address the complicated past, present, and future of dental hygiene and oral healthcare.

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