Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 25, 2023

A proposed bill, Senate Bill 895, aims to ease the licensing process for out-of-state dentists and dental hygienists seeking to practice in Pennsylvania. The post Pennsylvania Considers Dentist/Dental Hygienist Licensure Compact appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 3, 2023

Following in the footsteps of Iowa — the pioneer — Washington, and Tennessee, Pennsylvania introduced legislation on July 25 to participate in the Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact. After a minimum of seven states join the compact, portability of licensure for dentists and dental hygienists in member states will be established.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 26, 2023

Only two states —Texas and Delaware — do not include the administration of local anesthesia in the scope of practice for dental hygienists. If approved by the governor, the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners will create rules and requirements for those dental hygienists who wish to administer local anesthesia to their patients.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Narrowing down just 5 reasons to be a dental hygienist was a challenge, the field of dental hygiene is so rewarding for so many unique reasons. 5 Reasons To Become a Dental Hygienist. 5 Reasons To Become a Dental Hygienist. By: Megen Elliott, MS-OCL, RDH, CDA. Patient Relationships.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

AUGUST 27, 2023

The South Dakota Department of Health has expanded its Rural Healthcare Facility Recruitment Assistance Program (RHFRAP) to encompass dental hygienists as qualified participants. The post South Dakota Expands Rural Recruitment Program to Include Dental Hygienists appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Dental hygiene is a rewarding and in-demand career and may be the right fit for you. Here are five tips for becoming a dental hygienist. Shadow in a dental practice. To ensure that dental hygiene is a good fit for you, spend some time shadowing a few different offices. Take care of yourself.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 7, 2023

License portability allows dentists and dental hygienists much more freedom in their mobility as it prevents the need to undergo licensure in different states. The Dentist and Dental Hygienist Compact standardizes credentials for oral health professionals and supports license portability. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 25, 2023

The legislation enables the licensure of expanded function dental assistants (EFDAs) and the practice of restorative dental therapy and prescribing capabilities by dental hygienists. Click here to read more.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

Thinking of becoming a dental hygienist? Dental hygienists do so much more than clean teeth. In 2013, I moved to Colorado and secured a position as float hygienist and hygiene coach, and this eventually led to becoming a director of hygiene in 2015. I have loved every minute of being a dental hygienist.

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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.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MARCH 26, 2023

Members of the Massachusetts Dental Hygienists’ Association are rallying their lawmakers in support of four bills impacting the provision of oral healthcare in the state. The post Massachusetts Dental Hygienists Lobby for Dental Therapy, Expanded Functions appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 11, 2023

Linda Irwin, RDH, a dental hygienist in Middletown, Connecticut, was enjoying dinner out in Farmington when she noticed another diner fall out of his chair. The post Connecticut Dental Hygienist Saves Stranger’s Life appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine. Click here to read more.

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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

JULY 6, 2023

With an ever-present passion for healthcare and helping others, the young woman instead entered dental hygiene school. Graduating with honors, Mskelebogile began working as a dental hygienist. However, her desire to become a physician never waned. Click here to read more.

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Dentistry Gone Digital

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

What is a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)? A Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) is a dental professional who is trained to remove soft and hard deposits from above and below the gingiva by using hand scalers and ultrasonic scalers. What do you need to do to become a Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)?

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 12, 2023

Eric Dessner, MD, specifically mentions dental hygienists, citing their high-value skill and challenging work, as reasons why they deserve additional compensation from patients. Dessner questions the rationale behind some professions receiving tips, such as massage therapists, while dental hygienists and nurses are excluded.

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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.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

A partnership between the American Dental Hygienists’ Association and the American Dental Association has resulted in a variety of data regarding job status, infection control, and vaccine prevalence among United States hygienists. by August 30, 2021). by August 30, 2021). Click here to read more.

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Central Ohio Periodontics

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

A collaborative study between the American Dental Association (ADA) and American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) was published in the Journal of Dental Hygiene, looking at the work status of practicing dental hygienists before and during the pandemic. dental hygienist participated in an online survey.

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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. Hygienists are seeking empowerment. Hygienists are relying on their resilience. Hygienists are owning their role. Hygienists are committed to growth. Hygienists are self-aware.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JUNE 24, 2022

Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed a bill creating a peer assistance program for dental hygienists into law on June 8. The program is modeled after one already in place for dentists, and it requires all dental hygienists to pay a fee to the fund when they initially apply for licensure in the state.

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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.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 15, 2022

The state of Vermont is experiencing a shortage of dental hygienists, and the Dental Hygiene Program at Vermont Technical College is trying to fill this void. The state expects to see 450 openings for dental hygienists in the next few years. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 23, 2023

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Dental News and Technology

AUGUST 20, 2021

Previous research has shown health care professionals are at a 16-times higher risk of experiencing WPV and IPSB than other occupations, however, there is a lack of research in the field of dental hygiene. The purpose of the study was to examine the experiences of dental hygienists with IPSB in the workplace.

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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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 11, 2022

A new study published in the International Journal of Dental Hygiene found that age and income influence dental hygienists’ COVID-19 infection control protocols. The most significant factor influencing whether dental hygienists were confident in appropriate infection control protocols was level of knowledge.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

MAY 23, 2023

To view it please enter your password below: Password: The post Iowa Dental Hygienists’ Association Works to Get License Compact Passed appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene | Magazine. This content is password protected.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JANUARY 20, 2021

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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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 11, 2021

The survey also showed that eight out of 10 oral health professionals, including dental hygienists, are also fully vaccinated. The post High COVID-19 Vaccination Rates Among California Dentists and Dental Hygienists appeared first on Dimensions of Dental Hygiene. Click here to read more.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 17, 2022

Recently, a reader asked how to handle seeing a dental hygienist who seemed disheveled both in appearance and in her surroundings. The reader loves the dental practice but no longer wants to be treated by this untidy hygienist. To read Dear Abby’s response, Click here.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

A bill making its way through the Utah House of Representatives would make it easier for dental hygienists to be paid for services rendered. . Weiler will require the state’s Department of Health to directly reimburse dental hygienists for certain services provided through Medicaid. The bill, SB103 , introduced by Sen.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

DECEMBER 19, 2022

of dental hygienists in the United States are men. However, the gender disparity in the dental hygiene profession is even more pronounced in Japan. The country has more than 142,000 dental hygienists and only 91 are men, or 0.06%. Approximately 6.9% Click here to read more.

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Dentistry Today

JULY 18, 2023

. “Diversity plays a critical role in shaping the dental industry, and we are committed to fostering inclusivity and providing equal opportunities for all registered dental hygienists,” said TempMee co-founder Cary Gahm. ” To be eligible, applicants must be based in the U.S., have a minimum 3.0

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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.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

JULY 27, 2021

I also donate my hygiene services and accept the volunteer services of other dental hygienists. . Why is proper dental care lacking among veterans? Once separated from the military, it can be difficult for veterans to maintain routine dental appointments if they aren’t retired or 100% disabled.

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Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

The Illinois Dental Hygienists’ Association (IDHA) has issued a statement on the state’s Department of Financial and Professional Regulation’s decision to invoke their emergency powers to modify the professional license and certification statutes, along with regulations for Illinois licensed dentists to administer COVID-19 vaccines.

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