dental-hygiene scope-of-practice dental-therapists 
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Dental therapy legislation keeps moving across the country with 13 states and several Tribal nations implementing this member of the oral health workforce. Dental therapists are working in Tribal clinics in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Dental therapists are working in Tribal clinics in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 26, 2023
All 17 counties in Nevada are federally designated as health professional shortage areas (HPSAs), 69 of those are also dental HPSAs. Though the legislature approved dental therapists’ scope of practice in 2019, it falls short compared to successful programs in other states. Click here to read more.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 25, 2023
A recent study published in the British Dental Journal investigated the results of two dental practices that implemented a variety of general health screenings, such as blood pressure and body mass index (BMI), into their continuum of care. Click here to read more.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
DECEMBER 1, 2021
In 2011, legislation for dental therapy was introduced in Oregon, but stopped short of fully approving licensure for dental therapists. 1 Dental pilot projects are approved and monitored by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA). 1 Dental pilot projects are approved and monitored by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
T he Minnesota legislature authorized dental therapists in 2009. Today, there are 113 licensed dental therapists practicing in Minnesota, many of whom are dually licensed as dental hygienists. In addition, Washington, Idaho, and Montana have authorized dental therapists to practice on tribal lands.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
F or many years, dental hygienists were limited to treating and maintaining periodontal conditions and providing patient education. Fortunately, the scope of practice for dental hygienists has been expanding in many areas of the United States. Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Certification.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 11, 2022
Amanda LaPean, RDH, BA, began her journey into the field of dental hygiene via the practice of massage therapy. Says LaPean, “ I really enjoyed this practice, but felt I could make more impact on patients’ lives being more specific and prevention related.”. What led you down these paths?
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