LibGuides: Dental Hygiene (BSDH): Gov. Agencies & Prof. Organizations

Dental Hygiene-related Governmental Agencies

Government agencies can be great resources for finding healthcare information related to dental hygiene. Below are some links to these agencies:

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Division of Oral Health
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Information about Dental Amalgam
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
National Institutes of Health: Dental Health
Occupational Safety and Health Administration: Dentistry

Dental Hygiene Professional Organizations

Besides government agencies, professional organizations in the dentistry and dental hygiene fields can also provide excellent information for future and current professionals. Beyond field-specific information, the organizations can help students, faculty, staff, and alumni connect with active professionals, including career opportunities.

American Academy of Dental Hygiene
American Academy of Oral Medicine
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Academy of Periodontology
American Association of Public Health Dentistry
American Dental Association
American Dental Education Association
American Dental Hygienists' Association
California Dental Hygienists' Association
Canadian Dental Hygienists Association
International Association for Disability and Oral Health
International Federation of Dental Hygienists
National Dental Hygienists' Association