Dental hygienists do have an ethical and legal responsibility to their patients and should know how to best protect themselves in case of legal action.
The ADHA is working toward ensuring the growth, health, and vitality of the profession but the destiny of dental hygiene rests with hygienists themselves.
Each year, thousands of Americans are prescribed medications by their physicians. Some of these drugs are designed to improve quality of life, while others are crucial for maintaining life.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene speaks with Michael Rethman, DDS, MS, and Jill Rethman, RDH, BA, about the importance of collaboration between periodontists, dental hygienists, and general dentists in providing the best possible patient care.