Purpose: This descriptive, comparative study was conducted to examine characteristics,
services, models and opinions among collaborative dental hygiene practitioners in New …

This paper discusses the collaborative practice of dental hygiene, primarily using examples
from California and New Mexico. Several advantages are discussed, including an increased …

The purpose of this research study was to identify the strengths and limitations of the current
Minnesota collaborative agreement (Statute 150A. 10 subd. 1a “Limited Authorization for …

Purpose: Recent scientific studies show strong correlations between oral and systemic
disease, creating a crucial need for increased communication between the medical and …

Interprofessional collaboration (IPC) is a driving force behind state-of-the art health care
delivery. Health care experts, governmental bodies, health professions organizations and …

Purpose: The purpose of this qualitative ethnographic case study was to explore the
perceptions of a team of interprofessional healthcare providers regarding how oral health …

The purpose of Linking Research to Clinical Practice is to present evidence based
information to clinical dental hygienists so that they can make informed decisions regarding …

Practitioners in today's health care environment continue to face a rapid pace of change
driven by population demographics, evolving disease patterns, advances in technology and …

Shifts in healthcare models, and greater numbers of patients seeking care, has encouraged
professional organizations to recommend collaborative healthcare teams. In the realm of …

Recent scientific studies show strong correlations between oral and systemic disease,
creating a crucial need for increased communication between the medical and dental …