In this practice setting, dental hygienists can reach individuals with little access to professional oral health care services.

Dental service organizations have many benefits to offer to both clinicians and patients.

Self-regulation is key to ensuring the health and longevity of the dental hygiene profession.

The changing health care system is providing new opportunities for this oral health professional.

Sustainability of the dental hygiene profession is directly related to the ability to bill and receive payment for services.

Through an understanding of supervision requirements, dental hygienists are better able to navigate the world of expanded function opportunities.

The Federal Trade Commission ensures the educational standards for dental therapy do not hamper the ability of these clinicians to best serve the public.

Expanded function models can ease the access-to-care problems faced throughout the United States.

The American Dental Hygienists' Association's strategic plan plots the course for the profession's next 100 years.

Expanding the function of dental hygienists is shaping the profession's future.