International Dental Hygienist: Raquel Cofield RDH, RN
Learn about this traveling hygienist who is originally from Virginia, USA, but now works in West Africa.
Angela Scott
While the world paused during the pandemic, I started building something new. I’m Angela Scott, a U.S.-trained dental hygienist with experience in Switzerland and Germany and founder of Dental Hygienists Abroad. I noticed a gap: preventive oral care is undervalued, leaving patients vulnerable.
Through sustainable products, professional consulting, and educational programs, we make prevention accessible, practical, and effective — empowering individuals, practices, and communities.
Connecting with hygienists around the world has been one of the best parts of this journey. We shared stories, swapped advice, and built a network of people ready to explore new opportunities.
Traveling Dental Hygienist in Italy: Stefanie Gaspard, CRDH, BHSc, CMBM
Where are you originally from? I was born in Long Island, NY, raised in South Florida and, nationality wise, I am of Haitian descent. Stefanie Gaspard Have you always worked in the dental field? If not, what other fields? Any…
Job Loss In Germany: 4 Tips For Survival
With the recent wave of layoffs in some employment sectors, job loss is a real threat, especially if you accept a position overseas. “What happens if it doesn’t work out?” is likely in the back of your mind. You might…
A new threat to dental hygiene in Germany
Learn ways the update to the periodontal classification guidelines could make being a hygienist even more complicated.
Bernita Bush Gissler – European Dental Hygiene Influencer
This dental hygiene influencer helped developed the curriculum of the dental hygiene school in Bern Switzerland and continues to shape the practice of dentists and dental hygienists in Germany and Switzerland.
Wonderful Working Conditions for Dental Hygienists
Working conditions for dental hygienists in the US are sometimes less than ideal. Most dental hygienists work as at-will, part-time employees. These employees don’t usually have access to the same benefits and job security as full-time employees. For us, this…
