Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
OCTOBER 28, 2022
One adaptation that was not anticipated was the shift in employment status of dental team members including dentists, dental hygienists, and dental assistants. For background and context, the results from a survey of dental hygienists conducted by the ADHA in 2016 need to be reviewed.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JANUARY 2, 2023
Since 2020, Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital, which serves Linn County, Oregon, has included a dental hygienist on its care team. The hospital-based dental hygienist has an expanded care permit which allows him or her to practice without a dentist present. Click here to read more.
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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JUNE 7, 2023
Julie Patterson, RDH, a dental hygienist at Pagett & Whetzel Family & Cosmetic Dentistry in Madison, Georgia, began working with dental assistant Rachel Harrelson in 2020. The dental hygienist, dental assistant, and the new kidney continue to thrive! Click here to read more.
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. certificate.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
JULY 16, 2021
A team of 21 frontline public dental hygienists working to address oral health inequalities across North Carolina has been instrumental in creating and implementing a state-wide plan that addresses the needs of their most vulnerable patients. . At least two dental hygienists are assigned to each of the state’s 10 regions.
Planet DDS
MAY 24, 2021
But in principle, it could certainly apply to your practice culture and how you set your dental hygienists up for success. No doubt dentistry faced big challenges in 2020 (and into 2021). Hygienists are seeking empowerment. Hygienists are relying on their resilience. Hygienists are owning their role.
Dimensions of Dental Hygiene
FEBRUARY 25, 2021
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. . reported they no longer wanted to work as a dental hygienist, while 41% were furloughed or laid off or permanently let go.
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