A new rule allows qualified 16- and 17-year-olds to work as registered dental assistants, creating an earlier workforce pipeline while maintaining education, registration, and supervision requirements.
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Going Back To Dental Hygiene’s Roots
School-based oral health care programs have a long and successful history in the profession of dental hygiene.
Transforming Education
The American Dental Hygienists' Association is working to ensure educational programs are adequately preparing dental hygienists for the new health care landscape.
Ensure the Oral Health of Children
Dental hygienists play a valuable role in Head Start programs by providing preventive services and oral health education.
The Midlevel Practitioner Moves Forward
The Commission on Dental Accreditation's decision to implement accreditation standards for dental therapy education cements the role of expanded workforce models in solving the access-to-care problem.
Drivers of Change
As the provision of dental care undergoes transformation, the interest in dental service organizations is growing.
An Innovative Solution For Reaching The Underserved
California's Virtual Dental Home program is increasing access to care, while also providing opportunities for midlevel practitioners.
Legislating The Midlevel Practitioner
In response to the burgeoning access-to-care crisis, many states are considering the addition of a new member to the oral health care team—the midlevel practitioner.
Examining The Access-to-Care Problem
Many Americans go without professional oral health care services, but both public and private efforts are underway to change this.
Treating Patients In Long-Term Care Facilities
Registered dental hygienists in alternative practice provide care to this underserved population via a unique business model.
Shaping Our Communities of Practice
By embracing change and incorporating humanism into the oral health care delivery system, dental professionals have the power to positively impact the future of dentistry.
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