PDS Health, a leading dental and medical support organization, proudly recognizes National Dental Hygiene Month, a time dedicated to honoring the vital role and impact dental hygienists have in improving patients’ oral and overall health. Established by the American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA), National Dental Hygiene Month celebrates the contributions of dental hygienists nationwide, raising awareness about the direct connection between oral health and systemic health.
In dental offices across the country, dental hygienists serve as periodontal disease management experts, working in partnership with dentists to educate patients about the Mouth-Body Connection—the direct link between oral health and overall health—and the significance early disease detection has in improving health outcomes. Research continues to prove that some bacteria found in the mouth are linked to serious conditions like Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes, as well as reproductive health issues, and that maintaining good oral health can reduce the risk of these conditions and, in some cases, prevent them entirely.