Purpose: Currently, 37 states allow some type of alternative practice settings for dental
hygienists. This qualitative study was designed to explore the experiences of the Extended …

Purpose: In 2003, Kansas addressed their access to oral health care needs with amended
state dental practice act for registered dental hygienists. The Extended Care Permits (ECP) I …

Purpose: A total of 40 states to date have expanded the role of dental hygienists with the
goal of improving access to basic oral health services for underserved populations. In …

Many states have adopted alternative oral health care delivery systems that include
expanded roles for dental hygienists. This qualitative study was designed to evaluate the …

Purpose: Currently the dental hygiene practice model in Oregon includes the Expanded
Practice Dental Hygienist (EPDH), which allows dental hygienists with an Expanded …

In 1998, California officially recognized a new dental health profession: the Registered
Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP). RDHAPs may practice unsupervised in …

Purpose: Oregon allows dental hygienists to provide services without the supervision of a
dentist if they hold an expanded practice permit (EPP). This study surveyed practicing and …

This study examines the development of the registered dental hygienist in alternative
practice in California through an analysis of archival documents, stakeholder interviews, and …

Purpose: Many states are exploring alternative provider models and examining the role of
the dental hygienist to address access to care challenges as the United States continues to …

Background to Study In 1998, California officially recognized a new dental health profession:
the Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP). To become licensed as a …