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Improving Mobility Through Licensure Compacts

Feb 7, 2024

The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact facilitates the ability of clinicians to move, expands employment opportunities, and reduces the need to maintain multiple licenses.

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Pathway to Dental Therapy

Nov 22, 2023

The direct pathway models to dental therapy education require a diverse and flexible approach to enhance oral healthcare access.

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The Case for a Medicare Dental Benefit

Oct 28, 2022

Adding a dental benefit to Medicare will make a significant difference in improving access to care for older Americans.

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National Dental Therapy Coalition Publishes Model Rule

Oct 28, 2022

A new tool is available to help reduce regulatory barriers for the profession.

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Addressing Dental Hygienists’ Workforce Issues

Oct 28, 2022

The ADHA partners with the ADA to better understand the impact of COVID-19 on the dental hygiene workforce.

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Improving License Portability

Oct 28, 2022

An interstate compact will help dental hygienists maximize their employment opportunities.

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Benefits of Medical-Dental Integration

Oct 28, 2022

Both patients and clinicians stand to gain under this model of care.

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Change Is Constant

Oct 28, 2022

Lorene G. Kent, RDH, BA, is the publisher of Dimensions of Dental Hygiene and the president of Belmont Business Media in Santa Ana, California. Prior to entering the world of publishing, she was a practicing dental hygienist for more than…

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ADHA Continues Its Advocacy Efforts

Dec 1, 2021

The national organization representing dental hygienists is working diligently to make important changes regarding access to care and license portability.

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