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In this practice setting, dental hygienists can reach individuals with little access to professional oral health care services.
Partnership Building
Dental service organizations have many benefits to offer to both clinicians and patients.
Shaping the Future of Dental Hygiene Practice
Self-regulation is key to ensuring the health and longevity of the dental hygiene profession.
Rise of the Public Health Dental Hygienist
The changing health care system is providing new opportunities for this oral health professional.
Rules of Reimbursement
Sustainability of the dental hygiene profession is directly related to the ability to bill and receive payment for services.
The Role of Supervision
Through an understanding of supervision requirements, dental hygienists are better able to navigate the world of expanded function opportunities.
Educational Standards For New Providers
The Federal Trade Commission ensures the educational standards for dental therapy do not hamper the ability of these clinicians to best serve the public.
Building On The Dental Hygiene Base
Expanded function models can ease the access-to-care problems faced throughout the United States.
Planning For The Future
The American Dental Hygienists' Association's strategic plan plots the course for the profession's next 100 years.
Dental Hygiene Shifts Into High Gear
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