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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Transforming Dental Hygiene Education
The federal government, academic administration, research, and organized dental hygiene all play a role in the future of dental hygiene education.
The Value of Interprofessional Education
Dental hygienists with an interprofessional education are able to provide patient care in concert with nurse practitioners, physical therapists, physicians, and other health care providers.
Dental Care on the Go
The University of southern california Ostrow school of Dentistry runs two mobile dental clinics dedicated entirely to providing preventive services for lowincome children.
Caring for Kids
Place-based care in schools is an additional practice setting for dental hygienists.
Place-Based Model of Care
Providing oral health services to residents of long-term care facilities is another option for expanding the role of dental hygienists.
Teledentistry-Assisted Affiliated Practice Model
This innovative program enables Arizona residents to receive necessary dental care through a low-cost, dental hygiene-based approach.
Teledentistry and Mid-Level Providers
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.
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