Throwback Thursday: During World War II, most children in the U.S. didn’t trick-or-treat for Halloween, and dental hygienists didn’t focus solely on the oral health of their patients, as the country underwent a mass effort to conserve resources, including coffee, sugar, meat, gasoline, and shoes. Dental Hygienists contributed to the war efforts by being on watch duty, and by being prepared for emergencies. By the end of World War II, the country emerged from this period of conservation, and dental hygienists were again able to focus on the profession as it underwent many changes — the minimum standards for dental hygiene programs were adopted, the official oath was created, and the term “registered dental hygienist” was utilized by the ADHA to signify the official credential for those that completed a program. Children also returned to the ritual of trick-or-treating on Halloween! #brushflossrinsechew2014 #TBT (These photos and information can be found in 100, the ADHA’s book looking back at the profession’s first 100 years).
Posted on: Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:12:31 +0000