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Improving License Portability

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The licensure compact is intended to improve license portability by allowing licensees from compact states to be eligible for multistate practice in other compact states. Dentists and dental hygienists who are licensed in one compact member state will be able to practice in other participating states through a compact privilege.

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Public Comment Sought on License Portability

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

After lobbying from the American Dental Association and the American Dental Hygienists’ Association, the United States Department of Defense earmarked the professions of dentistry and dental hygiene for support in developing license portability through legislation.

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Dental Therapists Provide Essential Care During COVID-19

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The clinic’s dentist, Eldon Bloch, DDS, stayed home as he is at increased risk for severe illness due to COVID-19, but remained available for general supervision, while Rochelle (Roz) Ferry, licensed dental therapist (LDT), provided urgent care. Toothaches don’t stop for a pandemic,” Ferry says matter-of-factly. Outdoor Services.

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3 Best Dental Appointment Scheduling Software

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Additionally, dental scheduling software often has reporting capabilities that allow practices to keep track of their performance over time and make data-driven decisions about improving the scheduling process. Therefore, using software to manage appointments and communication improves the patient experience.

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3 Best Dental Appointment Scheduling Software

YapiApp

Additionally, dental scheduling software often has reporting capabilities that allow practices to keep track of their performance over time and make data-driven decisions about improving the scheduling process. Therefore, using software to manage appointments and communication improves the patient experience.

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ADHA Continues Its Advocacy Efforts

Dimensions of Dental Hygiene

The American Dental Hygienists’ Association (ADHA) continues to advocate for its dental hygienist members as well as to improve the oral health of all Americans. Minnesota marked the 10-year anniversary of the first dental therapy license issued in 2021 with 120 licensed dental therapists in the state! License Portability.