The National Network of Healthcare Hygienists (NNHH) has released a pivotal publication, Integrating Oral Health Educators into Hospital Care: A White Paper for Improved Outcomes, authored by Jamie Dooley, RDH, BIS, CWDP, revealing indisputable evidence that neglect of oral health in hospital settings contributes to preventable infections, longer hospital stays, higher costs, and patient mortality. The paper outlines a clear solution: integrate credentialed dental hygienists into care teams.