February 2020 Social Commentary

DO YOU SEE EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DENTAL HYGIENISTS IN YOUR AREA?

Mary Kelly, RDH, MS Dimensions Brand Ambassador

The Iowa Dental Board has a legislative change that would remove the restrictions on where dental hygienists practice, resulting in many opportunities for dental hygienists in sites such as medical offices.

 

 

 

 

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Cindy Purdy, BSDH, RDH Dimensions Brand Ambassador and Corporate Council Member

Create them using teledentistry.

 

 

 

 

 

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Courtney Warner, RDH Dimensions Facebook Commenter

I would love to see expanding opportunities in Iowa, but I also understand it takes effort to realize those goals. Being an active member of dental hygienist associations and being a verbal advocate for your goals are essential.

 

 

 

 

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Amanda Cole Hill, RDH Dimensions Brand Ambassador

Virginia has passed legislation on remote supervision that will open up some access-to-care options.

 

 

 

 

 

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Hanna Hetz, RDH Dimensions Facebook Commenter

No, I wish! It’s my end goal.

 

 

 

 

 

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From Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. February 2020;18(2):15.