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Status of Dental Hygienists’ Scope of Practice

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

For 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. Photo Credit: Valeriy_G / iStock / Getty Images Plus. certificate.

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Research Reveals Low Rate of COVID-19 Among Dental Hygienists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

of dental hygienists have had COVID-19 based on data collected in October 2020, which suggests dentists and dental hygienists can safely provide dental care during the pandemic. . The majority of respondents wore eye protection, masks, protective coverings, and gloves during dental procedures.

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Scope of Practice Expansion Opportunities For Dental Hygienists

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

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. certificate.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Utah

Dentistry Gone Digital

Levels of Dental Assistants in Utah There is only one level of dental assistants in UT: 1. Dental Assistant A dental assistant in the state of UT may perform basic supportive dental procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist.

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Pacific Dental Services Celebrates 2023 Milestones and Achievements

Dentistry Today

.” Highlights from Pacific Dental Services’ substantial list of achievements in 2023 include: Company Growth Delivered record-breaking financial results in 2023, with double-digit growth. Opened two dental-medical integrated practices in Las Vegas, Nev.

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CareQuest Institute CEO Testifies at Senate Committee Hearing on Dental Care Crisis in US

Dentistry Today

We don’t have enough dentists, dental hygienists, or dental therapists. Very few dentists accept Medicaid preventing the most vulnerable people in America from getting the dental procedures they need. And there is a major lack of transparency in the prices dentists charge.

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Dental Assistant Requirements in Indiana

Dentistry Gone Digital

Dental Assistant Dental Assistant Qualified in Coronal Polishing Dental Assistant Qualified in Applying Medicaments for the Control of Prevention of Dental Caries Dental Assistant Qualified in Administering Nitrous Oxide. Dental Assistant.