Dental hygienists are following the lead of nurse practitioners in advancing their scope of practice.

Public health dental hygienists are helping to improve the access of vulnerable populations to dental services.

The ADHA ensures that dental hygiene has a seat at the table in the rapidly changing world of health care.

Public health dental hygienist practitioners in Pennsylvania can help improve access to oral health care and patient outcomes by serving as dental navigators in medical offices.

Access to care is a significant problem in the United States, particularly among communities of color.

The adoption of midlevel practitioner models helps American Indian/Alaskan Native communities lead the way in improving oral health.

Dental hygienists at Northwest Colorado Health practice at the top of their license while working in a primary care setting.

Oral health professionals well versed in access-to-care health policy can serve as important advocates for at-risk populations.

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