The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) House of Delegates announced its support for the elimination of the patient procedure-based, single encounter clinical examination for candidates who are graduates of Commission...

...slow or reverse caries, and shows potential for use in in private and public health settings as an adjunct or possible alternative to existing treatment. Hygiene Connection E-Newsletter June 2018...

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...of the global literature on dental therapists. Community Dent Oral Epidemiol. 2014;42:1–10. American Dental Education Association. United States interactive Legistlative Tracking Map. 2017; Available…

...hygienists must be strategic in their advocacy efforts in order to expand their scope of practice. Legislative change occurs when dental hygienists—who are committed to reforming oral health care or...

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...their health and care are affecting overall well-being. COMMUNICATION IS KEY During the patient´s medical appointment, overall communication between team members is of the utmost importance. In Northwest Colorado Health’s...