The American Dental Hygienists’ Association continues advocating for reforms to expand the reach of dental hygienist-based dental therapy models, as well as high educational standards.
Many states are expanding scope of practice for dental hygienists and considering dental therapy to meet the need for oral health care among vulnerable populations.
Oral health professionals need to be aware of the risks posed by dental aerosols in order to reduce the risk of disease transmission before, during, and after patient care.