Purpose: The purpose of this investigation was to examine the commissioning history of the
professions of physicians, dentists, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and …

Purpose: Advanced dental hygiene practitioners (ADHPs), members of the oral health care
team, bring care to persons disenfranchised from adequate dental services. ADHPs are …

Purpose: Inequitable access to dental care contributes to oral health disparities. Midlevel
dental provider models are utilized across the globe as a way to bridge the gap between …

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. For strategic planning, the Idaho Dental Hygienists 'Association uses survey
methodology to identify the opinions and concerns of dental hygienists. This study aimed to …

The licensure of dental hygienists varies from state to state even within 100 miles of the
school that granted their diplomas. If the services of dental hygienists are to be utilized to the …

Purpose: Today there is a heightened awareness to address access issues and unmet oral
needs. The current private practice system of delivering oral health care is failing many …

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: 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 …

Gaps in the front lines of dental public health: HRSA helps with the need for dental public
health specialists. - Abstract - Europe PMC Sign in | Create an account https://orcid.org Europe …